Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy (Per Diem) Location: Ft. Myers, FL

PRN, Monday-Friday as needed

$35/hour Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide per diem coverage within our outpatient hand therapy program in Ft. Myers.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Minimum one year of hand therapy experience In lieu of experience, new graduates considered with recent hand therapy fieldwork experience

Assist in the treatment of patients with upper extremity and orthopedic conditions, including tendon injuries, fractures, sprains, and post-surgical diagnoses Deliver care under the direction of the supervising therapist Collaborate with experienced hand therapists and Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) Join a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization with a strong hand therapy network, established physician relationships, and opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive outpatient setting.

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 Qualifications Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED Must have 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients. In lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical would be eligible.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Valid state driver’s license Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Part Time/PRN Perks: Continuing

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