Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Pinewood (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

The Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents under the supervision of an OT. You will deliver goal-driven treatments and contribute to care plans focused on improving daily living skills.

You will document progress weekly, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and maintain professional standards. A valid state license is required, and long-term/geriatric care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Provide treatment to patients under supervision of OT.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and timely progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Punctuality and professional conduct required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for optimal outcomes.
• Report to work on time and adhere to schedules.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Professional license

Geriatric care experience

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Punctual and professional

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