Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 residents on an intermittent basis under supervision.

You will document under established procedures, contribute to the rehab team, and support ongoing professional development while maintaining safe working practices and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program accredited for COTA by ACOTE.
• Active COTA certification with NBCT continuation.
• Currently licensed or eligible to practice in Florida.
• Experience or preference for two years is noted as a goal.
• Adheres to background screening requirements in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation according to procedures.
• Engage in support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Support interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Support reputation as a rehab provider through professional contributions.
• Maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Safety practices

Education

COTA certification

Florida license (or eligible)

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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