Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist and COTA to join our team. You will meet with patients, assess therapy needs, and craft customized plans to improve mobility, working with a care team to coordinate follow-up care and education for lifestyle changes.

Strong communication and compassion are essential. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and collaborative practice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from diverse backgrounds to discuss health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient.
• Create a therapy plan tailored to each patient’s mobility goals.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate records of patient therapy and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Job description

Benefits:

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