Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Palm Aire (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 residents on an intermittent basis under the supervision of an OT and Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, completing documentation, and supporting the rehab team while fostering professional development and safety. Florida background screening is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete patient documentation according to procedures.
• Assist in support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Help build and maintain the rehab provider reputation through professional contributions.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

AOTA-certified OTA

NBCOT certification

Current state certification

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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