Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our hand therapy program. You will provide care for upper extremity conditions, operate within an experienced outpatient team, and collaborate with regional therapists to align on best practices and scheduling.

The role requires ACOTA-accredited OTA training, COTA licensure, CPR, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Experience in hand therapy or related fieldwork is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACOTA-accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 1 year current hand therapy experience or completed fieldwork in hand therapy.

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

CPR certification

Driver’s license

Hand therapy experience

Fieldwork in hand therapy

Education

ACOTA-accredited OTA program

Job description

Select Physical Therapy - Winter Haven, FL

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Winter Haven, FL 33881

Schedule: As needed, Monday-Friday

Pay 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.

• 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
• 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 lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy would be eligible.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license