Per Diem COTA: Launch Your OT Career (New Grads Welcome)

Garden Healthcare; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ridge Village is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) COTA – Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will work under the supervision of an OTR, providing comprehensive treatment and helping identify rehabilitation needs for patients in our facility.

Responsibilities include documenting progress weekly, securing physician orders for treatments, recertifications and discharges, and coordinating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

• New grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co‑signature of the OTR.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertification, and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by the supervisor.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist, or regional manager

Education

COTA license

Job description

East Ridge Village is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) COTA – Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will work under the supervision of an OTR, providing comprehensive treatment and helping identify rehabilitation needs for patients in our facility.

Responsibilities include documenting progress weekly, securing physician orders for treatments, recertifications and discharges, and coordinating with the rehab team.