Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

New grad occupational therapy assistant jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or fieldwork portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like FOX Rehabilitation, National HealthCare Corporation, and Preferred Therapy Solutions hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles116+
Top stateTennessee
Top employerFOX Rehabilitation
Top cityMilan, TN
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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H2 Health
Clinic Director - Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant
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H2 Health
New 15h ago
Clinic Director - Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant
H2 Health
Jacksonville, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
1,001-5,000

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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Added 2d ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Camden, Maine
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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The Queen's Medical Center
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occupational Therapy (Full-Time, 40, Day)
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The Queen's Medical Center
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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occupational Therapy (Full-Time, 40, Day)
The Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Healthcare Administration
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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PruittHealth
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bamberg
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PruittHealth
Added 3d ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Bamberg
PruittHealth
Bamberg, South Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA - Part Time
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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Added 3d ago
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA - Part Time
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Lenox, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$26 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • FOX Rehabilitation
    FOX Rehabilitation19
  • National HealthCare Corporation
    National HealthCare Corporation19
  • Preferred Therapy Solutions
    Preferred Therapy Solutions8
  • CoxHealth
    CoxHealth5
  • H2 Health
    H2 Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services98
  • Education10
  • Government & Public Sector2
  • Agriculture & Farming1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level occupational therapy assistant job?

Employers at the entry level look for candidates who hold an associate degree from an accredited OTA program and have passed the NBCOT certification exam. Completed fieldwork hours carry real weight at this stage, so highlight specific patient populations and settings from your clinical rotations. A concise cover letter that names the facility type you want to work in gives you a clear edge over generic applications.

Which companies hire entry level occupational therapy assistants?

Companies hiring entry level occupational therapy assistants right now include FOX Rehabilitation, National HealthCare Corporation, and Preferred Therapy Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including skilled nursing facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, school districts, and home health agencies actively building their therapy teams.

Are there remote entry level occupational therapy assistant jobs?

Yes, though most OTA roles require hands-on patient care in a clinical setting. About 0% of entry level occupational therapy assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation support, telehealth assistance, or administrative coordination rather than direct treatment delivery.

Are these new grad occupational therapy assistant jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior occupational therapy assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, counts supervised fieldwork or clinical rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly states that recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Searching for new grad openings here surfaces those roles directly.

Which industries hire the most entry level occupational therapy assistants?

Entry Level occupational therapy assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high patient volumes, face ongoing staffing needs, and regularly onboard new graduates to support licensed occupational therapists across their caseloads.