Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Boulevard Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to administer occupational therapy on an intermittent basis under physician orders and the supervision of the OT and Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include patient care under an OT, thorough documentation, and active participation in professional development while contributing to an interdisciplinary rehab team. Florida-specific screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate and meet certification requirements as an OT Assistant from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Certification maintained by NBCOT.
• Currently certified in the state where practicing.
• Licensed or regulated as an OT Assistant where applicable.
• Two years' experience preferred.
• Florida background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation according to established procedures.
• Participate in support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aide in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Safety practices

Education

ACOTE-accredited program

NBCOT certification

State certification

Licensure where applicable

Two years experience preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Is involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

2. Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

3. Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.

4. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.

5. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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