Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join its rehabilitation team. The role works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-directed treatments and support excellent patient care in a high-quality clinical setting.

Candidates must hold a valid Florida license/registration; experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida license/registration.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment guided by OT-developed goals and document progress.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain timely progression notes and report to supervision as required.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented and hard-working COTA to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

Job Overview:

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 FL
• 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

All positions available.

Equal Opportunity Employer