Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy (Per Diem) Location: Ft. Myers, FL Schedule: PRN, Monday-Friday as needed Pay: $35/hour

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide per diem coverage within our outpatient hand therapy program.

Qualifications:

- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

- Minimum one year of hand therapy experience

- In lieu of experience, new graduates considered with recent hand therapy fieldwork experience

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the treatment of patients with upper extremity and orthopedic conditions, including tendon injuries, fractures, sprains, and post-surgical diagnoses

- Deliver care under the direction of the supervising therapist

- Collaborate with experienced hand therapists and Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs)

Join a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization with a strong hand therapy network, established physician relationships, and opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive outpatient setting.

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 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients. In lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical would be eligible.

- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

- Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

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