Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to carry out treatment plans under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, thorough progress documentation, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid COTA license, can document patient progress weekly, and works well across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid COTA license and registration for the state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of the OT.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best-practice treatments under OT supervision.
• Provide treatment aligned with OT goals.
• Maintain timely documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure patient-centered care.
• Report to work on time and uphold professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Documentation

Patient service

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Long-term care experience

Education

COTA license

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

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