Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Access to fully equipped clinics

Support from a national hand therapy program

Job summary

A physical therapy clinic is seeking a per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support their outpatient hand therapy program. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of recent experience and will work alongside hand therapists and orthopedic surgeons to treat upper extremity conditions. Responsibilities include optimizing patient skills, documenting care, and ensuring quality service delivery. Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year recent hand therapy experience.
• National registration and state COTA licensure required.
• Valid state driver’s license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Optimize functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways to approach tasks.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Document patient care and progress.
• Maintain compliance with QA policies and regulations.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of ACOTA accredited OTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Outpatient Orthopedics)

Location: 3385 Mariner Blvd Spring Hill FL 34609

Schedule: As Needed, Monday-Friday

Pay: $30/hr

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a per diem COTA with at least 1 year of recent hand therapy experience to support our outpatient clinic. You’ll treat upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, and post‑op fractures, working alongside experienced hand therapists and orthopedic surgeons.

We offer a collaborative team environment, access to fully equipped clinics, and support from a growing national hand therapy program.

Apply today to join a team committed to quality care and professional growth.

• 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 previous 1 year experience working with hand therapy patients.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.