Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Medical; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant focused on hand therapy. The ideal candidate will work in an upbeat environment treating various upper extremity disorders, ensuring high-quality patient care under the direction of licensed therapists. Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration exist in a thriving national Hand Therapy program.

Benefits

401k eligibility for PRN/part-time

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients or new grad with fieldwork.
• Graduate from an accredited OTA program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize functional abilities of patients under therapist direction.
• Teach clients methods for task completion.
• Ensure high-quality patient care services.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program

Tools

CPR Certification

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL now hiring

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Hand Therapy

Hours Needed:As Needed Mon - Fri

Location: 1499 6Th Street NW Winter Haven, FL 33881

Pay Rate: Starting at $25+/hr. Starting salarycalculated by experience.

Calling local certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) interested in per diem hours! Check out Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven!! We are seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a minimum of one year of current experience in hand therapy and/or new grad with fieldwork in hand therapy for as needed coverage. We have additional hand therapists on staff able to support an occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in our upbeat outpatient team environment.

COTA will treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains- strains, post- operative fractures, etc. Our population is primarily orthopedic injuries with referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. You will work closely with a (large) group of CHTs, working together in the region for support, education and schedule coverage. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, apply! Let's foster your growth!

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Must have 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients. In lieuof experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy would be eligible.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.