Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement best practice treatments under OT supervision. You will follow treatment goals and provide feedback through timely documentation in line with facility policy.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress weekly, collaborating with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care, arriving on time, and performing duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric patients preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Provide treatment aligned with OT goals and document progress.
• Communicate patient progress weekly through notes or reports.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Report on time and perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient service

Timeliness

Education

Active state license & registration

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