What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Hand TherapyLocation: Select Physical Therapy – Kissimmee, FLType: Per Diem | Pay: Starting at $26 /hr (based on experience)
Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday (center hours: 8 AM–7 PM)Bonus: Extra hours available if willing to float to nearby centers (within 30 mins)
Select Physical Therapy in Kissimmee is hiring a per diem COTA to support our outpatient hand therapy team. Work alongside an experienced OT/CHT treating upper extremity orthopedic conditions.
Requirements:
- FL COTA license
- 1 year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
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 previous experience working with hand therapy patients
- 1 year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data
Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.