Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to…)

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our rehabilitation team. The COTA will implement treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, document progress, and contribute to patient-centered care in a long-term/geriatric setting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid COTA license/registration, demonstrates strong documentation skills, and collaborates with all disciplines to deliver high-quality therapy services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license/registration as a COTA.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of an OT.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation and timely progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Document patient progress and weekly notes.
• Support OT goals and adapt treatments as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for optimal care.
• Adhere to facility policies and supervision requirements.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Documentation skills

Geriatric care awareness

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