Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Westchester (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care setting in Florida. The role emphasizes adherence to treatment goals, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid COTA license, have experience in geriatric and long-term care environments if possible, and demonstrate strong patient service and professional

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the OT.
• Provide treatment per goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising OT via documentation or other facility-mandated methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care.
• Maintain timely weekly progress notes and patient records.
• Demonstrate professionalism and punctuality in all shifts.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensed COTA

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

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