Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Kendale Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver best-practice treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will implement goals, monitor progress, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, professional conduct, and active participation in a multidisciplinary approach within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to report patient progress weekly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed treatments under the supervision of the OT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising OT via documentation or as required by facility policy.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver best patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

COTA license

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Punctuality

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