Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Geriatric Rehab

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Olympia Heights (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver patient-centered care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes following OT-guided goals, documenting progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality rehabilitation services.

The position requires an active state license/registration and strong documentation skills, with preference for experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback to supervision occupational therapist via documentation or other facility policy.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Maintain timely progress notes and professional behavior.

Skills

Licensed to practice

Documentation writing

Geriatric care experience

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver patient-centered care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes following OT-guided goals, documenting progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality rehabilitation services.

The position requires an active state license/registration and strong documentation skills, with preference for experience in long-term or geriatric care.