Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Pine Island Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include providing patient care under OT guidance, documenting per procedures, supporting the team, and contributing to professional development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• NBCOT certification maintained.
• Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Licensed or regulated as an OTA by the state where practicing, if applicable.
• Two years’ experience preferred.
• Florida background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete 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.

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification

Current state certification

State licensure

2 years experience preferred

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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