Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Lotus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Orlando, FL is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. You will provide client-centered therapy, assess needs, and train patients and their caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and orthotics as part of the plan of care.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited COTA program, hold active state licensure, and demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Current state licensure.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn quickly.
• Maintains acceptable patient care ratios.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment, trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and productivity standards.
• Fabricate or recommend adaptive devices and train patients and caregivers in orthotics/prosthetics usage.
• Maintain acceptable patient care ratios.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Patient care

Training caregivers

Education

COTA program graduate

Tools

Orthotics & Prosthetics training

Job description

Due to our continued to growth, we are seeking Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is a proactive caregiver with a positive "team player" attitude, and meets the following requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) therapy program
• Current state licensure
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn quickly
• Maintains acceptable patient care ratios
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment, trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com