Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; 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 patients under OT supervision.

The role requires completion of an AOTA-accredited OTA program, NBCOT certification, and active state licensure. Florida background screening is required. Two years of experience is preferred; duties include patient care, documentation, professional collaboration, and contributing to the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Graduate and meet OTA certification requirements.
• NBCOT certification maintained.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) practicing.
• Licensed or regulated as OTA where practicing.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation according to established procedures.
• Involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contribute to professional development of self and others.
• Enhance interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aid in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab by contribution as a professional.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.

Education

OTA certification (AOTA-accredited program)

NBCOT certified

Active state licensure

AOTA-accredited OTA program

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
• 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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