Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hcshiring; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Medical insurance with BCBS

Dental and vision with Delta

AFLAC options

Life insurance

Daily Pay option

Monthly employee appreciation events

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Step Up Rehab in Sarasota, FL seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide skilled therapy in SNFs. You will work within dedicated therapy gyms, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve residents' safety, function and quality of life.

The role requires graduation from an accredited COTA program and an active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible). SNF/post-acute experience and Net Health knowledge are preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a SNF while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life.
• Work inside dedicated therapy gyms within skilled nursing facilities.
• Support residents to regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Active Florida COTA license

Tools

Net Health knowledge

Job description

Our team approach to care management is focused on allowing our patients to improve function and achieve their highest quality of life.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Sarasota

Sarasota, FL

Now Offering: No Frills Program!
Earn $2+/hr extra by waiving select benefits—perfect for those seeking PRN-style flexibility with full-time hours!

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods

Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231

Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota

Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota.

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

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.

What We Offer Full-Time Employees

• 401(k) with company match


• 20+ days PTO


• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment


• Competitive pay


• Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta


• AFLAC options


• Life insurance


• Support with childcare placement


• Daily Pay option


• Monthly employee appreciation events


• Comfortable caseloads


• Supportive leadership and a positive culture


• 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!

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.

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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