Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Medical; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Spring Hill, FL is seeking a per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with hands-on hand therapy experience to join our outpatient clinic. You’ll treat upper extremity conditions and work alongside seasoned therapists and surgeons.

Responsibilities include optimizing patient function, teaching task strategies, and ensuring high-quality care with thorough documentation in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTA-accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• National registration and state COTA licensure required.
• 1 year experience working with hand therapy patients.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CPR certification

Hand therapy experience

COTA licensure

Education

ACOTA-accredited OTA program

Job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Outpatient Orthopedics)

Location

3385 Mariner Blvd Spring Hill FL 34609

Schedule

As Needed, Monday–Friday

Pay

$35/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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Part Time/PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education : Free in‑person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth : Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k) : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year

Location

US-FL-Spring Hill

Min

USD $35.00/Hr.

Max

USD $35.00/Hr.