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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full Time / Per Diem
UP TO $5K SIGN ON BONUS
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, Gainesville, FL
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, you’ll be at the forefront of helping patients regain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals! This is your opportunity to join a motivated and caring team, work with diverse patient populations, and make a lasting impact every day. If you’re ready to apply your skills and bring enthusiasm to a collaborative environment, we want YOU to join our team!
Key Responsibilities:
Empower Patients: Help implement individualized therapy programs designed to improve daily living skills, mobility, and overall functionality, supporting patients to regain independence.
Make a Tangible Difference: Work closely with the Occupational Therapist to deliver life-changing interventions, from strength-building exercises to cognitive exercises and adaptive equipment training.
Track Progress: Monitor patient outcomes, documenting progress, and offering feedback that helps refine treatment plans for optimal results.
Motivate & Inspire: Be a source of encouragement for patients as you guide them through therapy with positivity, empathy, and professionalism. Your support will empower them to achieve their goals.
Collaborate & Innovate: Join forces with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and tailor interventions that meet each patient’s unique needs.
Educate Families: Provide patients and their families with essential knowledge about therapy techniques, adaptive tools, and strategies to carry over treatment goals into everyday life.
Foster a Healing Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and inspiring therapy space, ensuring all equipment is in top shape for patient use.
Qualifications:
Certification: Active and current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the state of Florida.
Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Experience: While prior experience in healthcare or rehabilitation is a plus, we’re excited to mentor and support new team members who are eager to grow!
Skills: Strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships with patients, families, and team members.
A deep understanding of therapeutic interventions, including ADLs, motor skills, coordination, and cognitive exercises.
Ability to motivate and inspire patients to reach their full potential with a positive, results-driven approach.
A collaborative spirit with the flexibility to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Rewarding Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of patients, giving them the skills and confidence to live more independently.
Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same, and every day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn.
Team Spirit: Be part of a supportive, caring team where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.
Career Advancement: At Park Meadows, we are committed to your development and success. Opportunities for further training, certifications, and leadership roles await!
Physical Demands:
Ability to assist patients with mobility, including lifting and transferring, as needed.
Ability to participate in hands-on activities and physical tasks, ensuring that patients receive the full benefit of therapy.
Work Environment:
Join a vibrant, patient-centered community in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility.
Flexible scheduling, including potential weekend and evening shifts to meet patient needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/posterOur facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays