Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Golden Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy on an intermittent basis under supervision. The role follows physician orders and plan of care, with supervision by the Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include patient care under OT direction, documentation, and supporting the rehab team, while contributing to professional growth and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation and certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Certification maintained by NBCOT
• Currently certified in practicing states
• State licensure as required where applicable
• Two years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Supports additional 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 a rehab provider.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Graduate and certified as Occupational Therapy Assistant (AOTA-accredited program)

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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