Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) P/T- Palmetto

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Gladeview (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Florida seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of an OT. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and timely progress notes within a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the rehabilitation team, maintaining professionalism, and fulfilling duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license and registration for the state.
• Provide treatment under supervision of OT
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred
• Strong documentation writing skills
• Document weekly progress notes
• Collaborate with disciplines for patient-centered care
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision
• Document patient progress weekly
• Collaborate with other disciplines for patient-centered care
• Maintain professional appearance and punctuality
• Perform duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Skills

Licensed Professional

Documentation skills

Patient care excellence

Punctuality and professionalism

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