Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Hand Therapy
Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
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Job Summary
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 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.
- 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 1 year current working experience with hand therapy lieu of experience new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical would be eligible.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Valid state drivers 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 1000 hours in a calendar year
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
