Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Punta Gorda is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience and be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

This role involves treating various upper extremity conditions, working with a supportive team, and ensuring comprehensive patient care. Ideal candidates are those looking to grow within a stable organization.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent hand therapy experience is required.
• Must have national registration and state COTA licensure.
• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways to approach tasks.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Document patient care and progress.
• Comply with quality assurance policies.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of ACOTA accredited OTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Punta Gorda, FL

Schedule: As needed, Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: $35/hr

Select Physical Therapy in Punta Gorda is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience.

In this role, you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post‑operative fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic diagnoses. You will work within a supportive outpatient team, alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs who collaborate on education, best practices, and schedule support.

Our clinics offer comprehensive resources for post‑surgical and non‑operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons.

If you’re looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Must have 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license