Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Pembroke Park (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Pembroke Park, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy under physician orders and supervision. This role supports patient care on an intermittent basis in patients' residences as part of the rehab program.

The selected candidate will collaborate with OTs, document thoroughly, and participate in professional development to maintain high standards of care and patient

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AOTA-accredited OT assistant program.
• NBCOT certification maintained.
• Current state licensure where practicing.
• State licensure required if applicable.
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of an OT.
• Complete documentation according to procedures.
• Support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills.
• Help build and maintain rehab program reputation.
• Follow safe working practices.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

OT assistant certification (AOTA-accredited program)

NBCOT certification

State licensure (where practicing)

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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