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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Medical • Fort Myers, FL • 2h ago

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

Location : Location US-FL-Fort Myers

Job ID 388566

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Hand Therapy

Company Select Physical Therapy

Min USD $35.00/Hr.

Max USD $35.00/Hr.

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