Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Broadview Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to administer occupational therapy under the supervision of an OT and Clinical Manager. The role involves patient care, accurate documentation, and active participation in interdisciplinary teamwork.

Applicants should have OTA certification, NBCOT maintenance, and Florida licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA program accredited by AOTA.
• Certification maintained by NBCOT.
• Currently licensed in applicable state(s).
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation per established procedures.
• Participate in support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Support interdisciplinary team with professional skills and knowledge.
• Help maintain reputation as a premier rehab provider.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

OTA Certification

State Licensure

Tools

Electronic health records

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
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

member of staff.

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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