Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Lakeland -; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

401k match

PTO 20+ days

Referral bonus

Modern facilities

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

AFLAC options

Life insurance

Childcare support

Daily pay

Monthly events

Job summary

Step Up Rehab is seeking a Florida-licensed COTA to provide skilled therapy in our SNFs (Valencia Hills and Scott Lake) in Lakeland. This full-time role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and modern rehab gyms, with a supportive leadership team and focus on quality care.

Join a dedicated in-house therapy provider delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a SNF setting within Lakeland, FL. Eligible candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in Florida.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

COTA license

Education

COTA program

Florida COTA license (or license-eligible)

Tools

Net Health

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time

terms and conditions apply

Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 800 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center and Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

FULL-TIME POSITION

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

• CEU reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• 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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https://info.flclearinghouse.com/