Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Overview

Location: 5155 US Hwy 98 S Suite 5C, Lakeland, FL 33812
Schedule: As Needed, Monday–Friday
Pay: $30/hr

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a per diem COTA to support our outpatient clinic. You’ll treat upper extremity conditions including tendon injuries, sprains, and post-op fractures, working alongside experienced hand therapists and orthopedic surgeons.

We offer a collaborative team environment, access to fully equipped clinics, and support from a growing national hand therapy program. New grads with fieldwork in hand therapy and experience clinicians in hand therapy, APPLY!

Apply today to join a team committed to quality care and professional growth.

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
• Minimum 1 yr hand therapy experience. In leiu of experence, new grads with fieldwork in hand therapy.
• 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