Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Ovation Rehabilitation Services, LLC • Mount Dora, FL, US, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Waterman Village is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Outpatient Therapy team. This is a great opportunity to work within a well-established senior living community and make a meaningful difference in the independence, safety, and quality of life of older adults. This is not your typical outpatient setting, offering 1:1 treatments, 7-8 patients a day, a team environment, and support for certifications such as LSVT Big and Lymphedema.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Florida Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative therapy team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the geriatric population preferred.
• Outpatient or senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat outpatient therapy patients based on individualized needs and physician orders.
• Implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on improving independence and quality of life.
• Provide treatment for conditions including upper-extremity limitations, hand rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, pain, weakness, decreased mobility, balance concerns, and functional decline.
• Provide education on adaptive equipment, home safety, energy conservation, fall prevention, and strategies to improve activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with PT, ST, nursing, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in community wellness initiatives, educational programs, and opportunities to promote therapy services to Waterman Village residents.
• Maintain excellent communication and customer service with residents, families, and team members.

What This Job Offers

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