Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Kendale Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapy services under OT supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to goals, accurate documentation, and collaborative care to optimize patient outcomes in a geriatric setting.

The candidate must hold a valid state license and demonstrate strong clinical documentation skills, professionalism, and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state license/registration.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in clinical documentation.
• Strong patient service and communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines.
• Punctuality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Provide feedback via documentation to supervising OT.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Professional license

Geriatric care experience

Documentation skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Punctual and professional

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