Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; West Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, following established goals and care plans. You will document patient progress weekly, collaborate with the treatment team, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care to residents in long‑term geriatric settings.

Active state licensure and strong documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of OT.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Report on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient progress and communicate with supervising OT.

Skills

Licensure & registration

Documentation writing

Patient service

Professionalism

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