Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Rehab, LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Travel stipend opportunities

Daily Pay

Modern facilities with state-of-the‑at

Competitive pay

Monthly employee appreciation events

Supportive leadership

Comfortable caseloads

Job summary

Step Up Rehab, LLC in Ocala, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a PRN position in skilled nursing facilities. You will provide skilled COTA services to residents and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to restore function and independence. Active Florida COTA license is required (or license-eligible).

SNF or post-acute experience is preferred. We offer 401(k) with company match, travel stipends, Daily Pay, modern rehab gyms, competitive pay, and a

Qualifications

• Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to SNF residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety and function.
• Maintain appropriate caseloads and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled COTA therapy services to residents in a SNF.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and QoL.
• Maintain comfortable caseloads and accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Caseload management

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible)

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Ocala

Ocala, FL

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation & Healing of Ocala

Address: 4100 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Address: 9848 SW 110th St, Ocala, FL 34481

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation & Healing of Ocala and TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing.

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

PRN POSITION **Increased rates when medical benefits are waived.**

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.

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.

What We Offer PRN Team Members

• 401(k) with company match
• Travel stipend opportunities
• Access your paycheck early with Daily Pay
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• Comfortable caseloads

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!

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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