Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando Central is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem patient care in a 31-bed unit. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy and monitor patient progress, with documentation aligned to hospital policies.

We offer extensive orientation, opportunities for advancement, and a pathway to potential full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a COTA.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under supervision of an OT.
• Monitor patient response and modify treatment as needed.
• Complete documentation per department policies.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Education

Current state licensure as COTA

BLS Certification

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central is a 31-bed free-standing critical illness recovery hospital. We specialize in helping critically ill patients breathe, speak, eat, walk and think as independently as possible. Our hospital also offers medical rehabilitation through Select Medical Rehabilitation, a 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit. The unit is designed to meet an individual’s rehabilitation needs and goals through a range of programs and services. The unit is located within Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

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.