Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy • Kissimmee, FL

16h • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy in Kissimmee is hiring a per diem COTA to support our outpatient hand therapy team. Work alongside an experienced OT/CHT treating upper extremity orthopedic conditions.

Requirements

• FL COTA license
• Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Must have previous experience working with hand therapy patients
• 1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees