COTA: Dynamic Acute Rehab in Hospital Setting

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patients at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. You will implement OT components under supervision, assist in data collection, and ensure patient safety while collaborating with an experienced therapy team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and ongoing learning within a patient-centered environment that values balance, education, and clinical excellence across

Qualifications

• Associate's in accredited COTA program; ACOTE accreditation awareness.
• No prior experience required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Florida).

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of patient interventions under the supervision of an OT.
• Educate and interact with OTs, COTA students, technicians, volunteers, patients and families.
• Respond to patient, client and environmental emergencies.
• Maintain professional behavior and pursue ongoing learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Responsibility

Professionalism

Time management

Stress management

Lifelong learning

Commitment to learning

Education

Associate's in accredited COTA program

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patients at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. You will implement OT components under supervision, assist in data collection, and ensure patient safety while collaborating with an experienced therapy team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and ongoing learning within a patient-centered environment that values balance, education, and clinical excellence across