Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lazy Lake (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 physician orders and the plan of care, supervised by an Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager.

Key duties include patient care under OT guidance, accurate documentation, and participation in an interdisciplinary team to uphold high rehab standards and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by AOTA.
• Maintains NBCOT certification with state licensure where practicing.
• Two years’ experience preferred; recent graduates considered with potential.

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.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining rehab program reputation as an expert staff member.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Skills

Experience preferred

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AOTA-accredited program graduate

NBCOT certification

State licensure

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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