What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy
Location: Lehigh Acres, FLSchedule: Full Time Monday–Friday Pay Rate: Starting at $27 /hr. Starting rate calculated by experience.
Select Physical Therapy in Lehigh Acres is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide full time coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed recent fieldwork in hand therapy.
In this role, you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post‑operative fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic diagnoses. You will work within a supportive outpatient team, alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs who collaborate on education, best practices, and schedule support.
Our clinics offer comprehensive resources for post‑surgical and non‑operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons.
If you’re looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.
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
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
Salary : $27 - $35