Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Medical; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder

Student debt benefits

Medical insurance

Generous PTO

401(k)

Life and disability

National team

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Myers is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our inpatient rehab team in Fort Myers, FL. This full-time role offers 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly rate and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

You will work under an OT, provide patient therapy, document care, and participate in ongoing education and departmental initiatives to support high-quality post-ICU recovery for our chronically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Job description

Overview

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: Full-time. Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts

Compensation: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on years of experience

Sign on bonus: $5,000

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities

• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.

• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program

• Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection

• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.

• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).

• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.

• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.

• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-FL-Fort Myers

Job ID 378112

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Occupational Therapy

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Myers