Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pruit Health; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced pay option

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Paid onboarding & orientation

Preceptorship Program & hands-on training

24/7 direct hotline support

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Access to resources from the foundation and university

Comprehensive health plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist in executing occupational therapy care plans for patients. The successful candidate will perform clinical tasks, document accurately, and follow established policies. The role requires a valid professional license and graduation from an ACOTE accredited school. Join a supportive team where your career and the health of residents are top priorities.

Qualifications

• Assist in executing occupational therapy care plan as prescribed.
• Perform clinical tasks and document them accurately.
• Follow established policies related to scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of occupational therapy care plans.
• Perform clinical tasks and communicate effectively.
• Complete all required orientations and trainings.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in‑services, and trainings successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate of ACOTE accredited school

Valid professional license

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) - FULL TIME

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We’re not only committed to your career, we’re committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post‑acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Advanced pay option
• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Paid onboarding & orientation
• Preceptorship Program & hands‑on training
• 24 / 7 direct hotline support
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources
• Comprehensive health plans

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan and treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts
• Perform clinical tasks, and communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in‑services, and trainings successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid professional license in the state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited school and eligible to take or has passed the NBCOT exam. If foreign‑trained, must meet the same qualifications as U.S. educational program requirements

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.