Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
St. Mark Village is hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Palm Harbor, Florida. The COTA works under the supervision of Occupational Therapists to help residents build function, mobility, and independence in a compassionate, purpose-driven community. The role pays $30.00–$35.00 per hour, with credit given for experience. Employees must be available to pick up shifts; weekends are preferred. The position is in person. Applicants must hold an active Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant license and registration and have an associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program, or equivalent. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account, short- and long-term disability insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Applicants must be able to produce a negative drug test and may be subject to a background check. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requirements
- Active Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant license and registration.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program, or equivalent.
- Availability to pick up PRN shifts; weekends are preferred.
- Ability to produce a negative drug test.
- Applicants may be subject to a background check.
Responsibilities
- Carry out care plans under the supervision of Occupational Therapists.
- Teach patients to use adaptive technology and equipment.
- Advise families on care needs following legal and clinical standards.
- Conduct home visits to demonstrate functional skills, mobility, and home safety.
- Lead therapeutic activities that improve physical, mental, and social functioning.
- Support the therapy team’s goals and each resident’s quality of life.
- Satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible employees.
- Credit given for experience.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
