Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy
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Select Physical Therapy
FL
Summary
Provide per diem occupational therapy services for patients with upper extremity and orthopedic conditions under the direction of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with experienced hand therapists to ensure high-quality patient care and accurate clinical documentation.
Job Description
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)Location: Ft. Myers, FLSchedule: PRN, Monday-Friday as neededPay: $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.
Qualifications:
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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 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
Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.
Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.
Select Medical is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.
Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.
Select Medical is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
