Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a vibrant facility providing essential therapy services. This on-call position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through quality therapy care. As part of a supportive environment, you will collaborate with therapists and healthcare providers to ensure the best outcomes for residents. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative organization values your contributions and encourages professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to take on a rewarding role, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• Eligible for certification and/or licensure per state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapy treatment and related duties as delegated by the therapist.
• Communicate residents' progress to the therapist and physician.
• Assist the therapist in evaluations and treatment procedures.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Coordination and Dexterity

Communication Skills

Physical Strength and Endurance

Spatial and Form Perception

Education

Graduate from accredited Therapy Assistant curriculum

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Job Category: Therapy

Requisition Number: CERTI006072

• Posted: April 21, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Preserve RLC660
14750 Hope Center Loop
Fort Myers, FL 33912, USA

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with The Preserves! This is an on-call/PRN position!

The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide quality ongoing therapy to all patients within the facility per physician’s orders and assists the therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care.

Pay: $35 per hour
Schedule: This is an on-call position (PRN) and schedule will vary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from a Therapy Assistant accredited curriculum. Eligible for certification and/or licensure per state regulations.
• Registered assistant in the state of employment or eligible for registration in the state of employment.
• Ability to understand medical terminology and how it applies to Therapy to communicate with residents, staff, and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.
• Coordination and dexterity necessary to manipulate tools and materials while instructing residents.
• Adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in using equipment, tools, and materials while instructing residents.
• Verbal and written ability is necessary to understand oral and written instructions; to communicate with residents, staff, and family; and to prepare reports as directed by the Registered Therapist.
• Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity are necessary to coordinate movements of eyes, hands, and fingers and to manipulate materials while instructing residents.
• Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize shapes, patterns, and other pertinent details in specifications and pictures.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays, as needed, on a rotational basis; and willing to travel and work at other VOA facilities, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs therapy treatment and related duties delegated by the therapist, and upon written order of the residents’ attending physician, in a safe and professional manner.
• Communicates a report on the residents’ progress to the therapist and attending physician.
• Modifies treatment techniques in conference with the therapist.
• Maintains clinical skill competencies, responds promptly to acute changes in the patient’s physiological state, and reports changes to the therapist and records pertinent changes.
• Teaches patients, their families, and other health care providers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Directly assists the therapist in performing complex evaluations and/or treatment procedures.
• Consults with the therapist and the physician regarding residents’ change of condition as indicated during the course of treatment.
• Prepares and maintains timely treatment records with progress notes.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, mailing, transporting, filing of documents, and coordinating Therapy services offered by the department.
• Ensures that Therapy services are provided on a continuous basis, without interruption. This involves informing the supervisor of upcoming vacations, leave of absences, or other reasons when a replacement therapist may be needed.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging, and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.