Occupational Therapy Assistant

PruittHealth; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced pay option

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Paid onboarding & orientation

Preceptorship Program & hands-on培训

24 / 7 direct hotline support

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Access to PruittHealth Foundation & Pr

Job summary

PruittHealth in Florida’s Tallahassee area is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient care on a PRN basis. You will work under licensed therapists to implement treatment plans, document progress, and ensure adherence to state practice acts and facility policies.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential as you assist with patient care priorities, participate in orientation and trainings, and contribute to a compassionate care team committed

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited program and NBCOT exam eligibility or pass.
• Must comply with state practice acts and facility policies.

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.

Skills

COTA license

Care plan execution

Documentation

Policy adherence

Communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited program

NBCOT exam eligible/passed

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

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.

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.

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Job

Therapy

Primary Location

Florida-Tallahassee

Schedule

PRN

Shift

1st Shift

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 9:07:46 PM

Work Locations

TS SN Southwood