Occupational Therapy Assistant

The-Savoy-At-Fort-Lauderdale-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy to patients intermittently under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager.Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, and supporting the rehab team.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an AOTA-accredited OTA program, NBCOT-certified, and currently licensed where practicing; two years’

Qualifications

• Graduate and meet certification requirements for OTA from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Certification maintained by NBCOT.
• Currently certified in the state(s) where practicing.
• Licensed or regulated as an OTA by the state where practicing, if applicable.
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Participates in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Supports interdisciplinary team with professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining reputation as a rehab provider.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Professional development

Safe working practices

Patient care under supervision

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification

State licensure where practicing

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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