Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, thorough documentation, and contribution to the rehab program’s quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited COTA program.
• Must maintain NBCOT certification.
• Currently licensed in your practicing state.
• Active state licensure if applicable.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation per established procedures.
• Support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills.
• Aid in building and maintaining rehab program reputation as a top provider.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

COTA program accredited by AOTA

NBCOT Certification

State licensure

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
• 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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