Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Hand TherapyLocation: Select Physical Therapy – Kissimmee, FLType: Per Diem | Pay: Starting at $26+/hr (based on experience)

Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday (center hours: 8 AM–7 PM)Bonus: Extra hours available if willing to float to nearby centers (within 30 mins)

 

Select Physical Therapy in Kissimmee is hiring a per diem COTA to support our outpatient hand therapy team. Work alongside an experienced OT/CHT treating upper extremity orthopedic conditions.

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Requirements:

• FL COTA license
• 1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Must have previous experience working with hand therapy patients
• 1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

 

Part Time/PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year