Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Services of Central Florida, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist and COTA to join our team. You will evaluate patients, design personalized therapy plans to improve mobility, and collaborate with the care team to coordinate follow-up care.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases daily in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to stay positive and compassionate with patients over time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many backgrounds and discuss health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient.
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help meet mobility goals.
• Work closely with care team to provide follow-up care.
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Positive demeanor

Job description

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist and COTA to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist or COTA, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them. You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives. The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
• Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients