Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Kendall West (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver best-practice treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement goals, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an active COTA license and strong documentation skills. Experience in geriatric care is preferred, and reliability with scheduling is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under OT supervision.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing with timely progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out evidence-based treatments under supervision of OT.
• Contribute to patient goals and treatment plans.
• Document patient progress weekly and accurately.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional standards and punctuality.

Skills

Professional license

Documentation writing

Geriatric care experience

Team collaboration

Education

COTA certification

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