Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health

Vertus HealthCare; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus HealthCare in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team and help deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations.

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA administers therapeutic treatment, guides therapeutic activities, and supports patients through exercise programs aligned with the physician's plan of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited program required.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in health care setting performing similar work activities preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the state of Florida Allied Health Professionals required. BLS, CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Under supervision of the Occupational Therapist, administers therapeutic treatment and engages patients in activities and exercises to support the plan of care.

Education

APTA accredited program

Job description

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by providing a variety of delegated therapeutic services, in accordance with licensing and regulations. Under the supervision of the primary Occupational Therapist, the COTA Assistant administers therapeutic treatment and engages and supports the patient in therapeutic activities and exercise regimes. COTA strives to achieve the goals of the physician's plan of care and to support patients throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited program required.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in health care setting performing similar work activities preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the state of Florida Allied Health Professionals required. BLS, CPR required.