Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Medical; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. This role offers flexible scheduling in a supportive outpatient setting.

The candidate should have at least one year of hand therapy experience or fieldwork in hand therapy, with opportunities to collaborate with a team of hand therapists and regional CKTs on education, best practices, and scheduling support.

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

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

Skills

Hand therapy

Education

ACOTA accredited OTA program

Job description

Overview

Select Physical Therapy - Winter Haven, FL

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Winter Haven, FL 33881Schedule: As needed, Monday-FridayPay Rate: $30/hr

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed fieldwork in hand therapy.

In this role, you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post-operative fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic diagnoses. You will work within a supportive outpatient team, alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs who collaborate on education, best practices, and schedule support.

Our clinics offer comprehensive resources for post-surgical and non-operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Part Time/PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year