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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sentara Health
Sentara Therapy Center Suffolk YMCA, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026

About the role

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Therapy Center Suffolk YMCA is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

This is a Part-Time opportunity with a 25-hour work week.

The work shift will be scheduled within the hours of operation for the facility, which is 7:30 am - 6:30 pm.

As a COTA with Sentara, you will administer occupational therapy treatments and procedures under the supervision of an Occupational therapist.

Also, you may assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, and document the progress of treatment within the scope of treatment plans established by an Occupational therapist.

You will provide age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Qualifications:

An Associate's level degree, Certificate, Diploma, or degree from an accredited school is required.

Current licensure in the state of Virginia or licensure eligible and current National Board Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT) or certification eligible

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Savings plans, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more. 

Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.

Ask about our Student Debt Program!

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

Sentara's Port Warwick Pediatric Therapy Center offers personalized care when children struggle with learning, playing, and communicating. Our program highlights include:

  • Demonstrated expertise
  • Community-based care
  • Collaborative approach
  • Comprehensive specialty services

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve!  

Keywords: COTA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Rehab, Rehab Therapy, Suffolk, Talroo-Allied Health

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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