Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Flagami (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a subacute/geriatric setting.

The COTA will document patient progress weekly, collaborate with the care team, and ensure timely, professional delivery of services in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license/registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation writing and timely progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress in weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional conduct and punctuality.

Skills

Documentation

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

COTA license

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts:

• All positions available.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer