What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Location: 5155 US Hwy 98 S Suite 5C, Lakeland, FL 33812Schedule: As Needed, Monday–FridayPay: $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
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.
Salary : $30
