Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy • Fort Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide per diem coverage in its outpatient hand therapy program in Fort Myers, Florida. The role treats patients with upper-extremity and orthopedic conditions, including tendon injuries, fractures, sprains, and postsurgical diagnoses. Care is delivered under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, in collaboration with experienced hand therapists and Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs), within a supportive outpatient setting. The organization offers an established hand therapy network and physician relationships.

The COTA helps patients optimize their functional abilities and skills, teaches approaches for completing tasks and breaking activities into achievable components, and supports high-quality care. The position includes monitoring and reporting progress toward short- and long-term treatment goals, maintaining appropriate documentation, and following quality-assurance procedures, regulations, and corporate policies. The schedule is PRN, Monday through Friday as needed, at $35 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTA-accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration.
• At least one year of current working experience with hand therapy patients; alternatively, new graduates may qualify with recent hand therapy fieldwork experience. The posting specifies fieldwork with Select Medical for new graduates in its qualifications section.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Recent hand therapy fieldwork experience for new graduates; the detailed qualifications specify fieldwork with Select Medical.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatment of patients with upper-extremity and orthopedic conditions, including tendon injuries, fractures, sprains, and postsurgical diagnoses.
• Provide care under the direction of the supervising licensed occupational therapist.
• Optimize patients’ functional abilities and skills.
• Teach clients new ways to approach tasks and break activities into achievable components.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Observe, document, and report progress toward long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Comply with quality-assurance procedures, applicable regulations, and corporate policies to maintain professional standards.
• Collaborate with experienced hand therapists and Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs).

Benefits

• Free in-person and online continuing-education units (CEUs).
• Access to a nationwide professional support network and career-growth opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree