Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hcshiring; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue

Delta Dental and Vision

AFLAC options

Life insurance

Support with childcare placement

Daily Pay option

Monthly employee appreciation events

Comfortable caseloads

Supportive leadership and a positive-c

Job summary

Step Up Brandon is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our SNF team. You will provide skilled COTA services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life for residents.

We require graduates from an accredited COTA program and an active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible). SNF or post-acute experience is preferred, and Net Health knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• COTA must be Florida licensed or eligible
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled COTA therapy services to residents in a SNF
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety focus

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Florida COTA license (active or eligible)

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Our team approach to care management is focused on allowing our patients to improve function and achieve their highest quality of life.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Brandon

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Rate: Hourly

Now Offering: No Frills Program!
Earn $2+/hr extra by waiving select benefits—perfect for those seeking PRN-style flexibility with full-time hours!

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Why Step Up Rehab?

We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.

What We Offer Full-Time Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta
• AFLAC options
• Life insurance
• Support with childcare placement
• Daily Pay option
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Comfortable caseloads
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first — your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we’d be proud to have you join us!"

Position Summary

Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program
• Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred
• Net Health knowledge preferred

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