Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem/PRN

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Per Diem/PRN to support inpatient post-ICU recovery. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver focused therapy for complex cases and document progress according to department policies.

Responsibilities include conducting individualized therapy sessions, monitoring patient responses, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and participating in continuing

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification required or to be completed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex needs under the supervision of an OT.
• Conduct individual therapy regimens and document progress per department policies.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment during sessions in collaboration with an OT.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

COTA licensure (state licensure or eligibility)

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem/PRN

Location: Gainesville, FL

Schedule: As Needed/PRN

Compensation: $37.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities
• Foster Well‑being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.