Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Specialty Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,956 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive health plan

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Miami Lakes is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time role. You will work directly with patients who have complex needs, delivering essential therapy under supervision.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure or be eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Completion of Certified BLS within the first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex needs under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor and modify treatment based on patient response.
• Document treatment according to department policies.

Skills

Patient treatment

Therapy regimen execution

Documentation accuracy

Education

Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified BLS

Job description

Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location

Miami Lakes, FL

Schedule

Full time, 8 hour shifts

Compensation

$29.73 - $40 per hour (based on experience)

Sign on Bonus

$5,000

Organization

Select Specialty Hospital – Miami Lakes is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.