Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hcshiring; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

$1,000 referral bonus program

Modern facilities with state-of-the‑at

Modern facilities with state-of-the‑at

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue

AFLAC options

Life insurance

Support with childcare placement

Daily Pay option

Monthly employee appreciation events

Comfortable caseloads

Supportive leadership and a positive

Supportive leadership and a positive,?

Job summary

Step Up Rehab, the in-house therapy provider at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto, FL, seeks a licensed Florida COTA for a full-time role in our skilled nursing facility. You will deliver skilled therapy services and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance safety, independence, and quality of life.

We offer strong benefits, generous PTO, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, daily pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive culture that values clinician

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Active Florida COTA license or eligibility required.
• SNF or post-acute care experience preferred.
• Net Health knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible)

SNF or post-acute experience preferred

Net Health knowledge preferred

Job description

Address: 2730 W Marc Knighton Ct, Lecanto, FL 34461

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gym within this skilled nursing facility, 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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