PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

The Avante Group•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avante at Orlando is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role assists with assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication, and functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The assistant carries out treatment plans designed by the supervising therapist, documents daily care according to established guidelines, and communicates residents’ responses to treatment to residents, families, and other team members. The position requires an associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program, successful completion of national COTA certification, and current state licensure or eligibility for licensure. The posting specifies 0–3 years of long-term care experience. This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Avante describes its workplace as collaborative and offers advancement opportunities. The organization states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and workplace harassment.

Requirements

Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Successful completion of the National Certification for O.T.A.
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure.
0–3 years of long-term care experience.
Ability to carry out treatment plans designed by the supervising therapist.
Ability to document daily care according to established guidelines.
Ability to effectively communicate responses to treatment interventions to residents, family members, and other team members.
Background screening through the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Assist with resident assessment, treatment, program planning, and implementation of occupational therapy services.
Carry out treatment plans designed by the supervising therapist.
Document daily care according to established guidelines.
Communicate residents’ responses to treatment interventions to residents, families, and other team members.
Perform related documentation and communication under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.