Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Job description

Overview

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

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

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