Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Medical • Lehigh Acres, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy in Lehigh Acres is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide full time coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed recent fieldwork in hand therapy. In this role, you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post-operative 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 post-surgical and non-operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons. If you’re looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• 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 driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical would be eligible.

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

Benefits

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree