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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Rehab
Merritt Island, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026

PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA)- Merritt Island


Step Up Rehab is offering a PRN COTA role with a flexible schedule at our Merritt Island facility. Perfect for maintaining work-life balance while making a difference in patient care!




PRN POSITION **Increased rates when medical benefits are waived.**

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).


Why Step Up Rehab?

We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.


Position Summary

Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.


What We Offer PRN Team Members

  • Flexible scheduling 
  • 401(k) with company match 
  • $1,000 referral bonus program 
  • Travel stipend opportunities 
  • Access your paycheck early with Daily Pay 
  • Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment 
  • Competitive pay 
  • Monthly employee appreciation events 
  • Supportive leadership and a positive culture 
  • Comfortable caseloads

At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first — your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we’d be proud to have you join us!


Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited COTA program
  • Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required
  • SNF or post-acute experience preferred
  • Net Health knowledge preferred


Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025) 


https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island

Address: 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gym within this skilled nursing facility, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

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