Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lazy Lake (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; 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 under the supervision of a licensed OT and the Clinical Director. This role focuses on patient care, accurate documentation, and contributing to ongoing professional development within a collaborative rehab team.

Qualified candidates are licensed or eligible as OTAs in Florida, with NBCOT certification and AOTA-approved OTA credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate and eligible for OTA certification per AOTA.
• NBCOT certification must be maintained.
• Currently licensed in practicing state(s).
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care under OT supervision

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OTA certification (AOTA approved)

NBCOT certified

State licensure as OTA

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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