Geriatric Rehab Specialist (COTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support the occupational therapy team in our long-term care setting in Florida. Under OT supervision, you will implement established goals and document patient progress.

The role emphasizes patient-centered treatment, timely progress notes, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and reliability in scheduling. A valid COTA license is required, and prior geriatric care experience is preferred.

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 OT
• Provide treatment adherent to goals developed by the OT
• Document patient progress and communicate with supervising OT

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Licensed COTA

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support the occupational therapy team in our long-term care setting in Florida. Under OT supervision, you will implement established goals and document patient progress.

The role emphasizes patient-centered treatment, timely progress notes, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and reliability in scheduling. A valid COTA license is required, and prior geriatric care experience is preferred.