Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Hand Therapy
Job Location:
Punta Gorda, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Hand Therapy (Per Diem)
Location: Punta Gorda FL
Schedule: As needed MondayFriday
Pay Rate: $35/hr
Select Physical Therapy in Punta Gorda is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience.
In this role you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries postoperative fractures sprains and other orthopedic diagnoses. You will work within a supportive outpatient team alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs who collaborate on education best practices and schedule support.
Our clinics offer comprehensive resources for postsurgical and nonoperative care with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons.
If youre looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program we invite you to apply.
- 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 patients.
- 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
