Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 prescribed treatments under the supervision of the OT. You will ensure documentation reflects patient progress and collaborate with all disciplines to provide optimal, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes punctuality, professional conduct, and adherence to facility policies while supporting long-term and geriatric care needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of OT.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and timely weekly progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of OT.
• Report progress and feedback to supervising occupational therapist.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during scheduled hours.

Skills

COTA license

Documentation writing

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

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