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Location : Location US-FL-Fort Myers
Job ID
379101
Position Type
Per Diem
Experience (Years)
0
Category
Hand Therapy
Company
Select Physical Therapy
Min
USD $35.00/Hr.
Max
USD $35.00/Hr.

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)
Location: Ft. Myers, FL
Schedule: PRN, Monday-Friday as needed
Pay: $35/hour

 

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide per diem coverage within our outpatient hand therapy program in Ft. Myers.

 

Qualifications:

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Minimum one year of hand therapy experience
  • In lieu of experience, new graduates considered with recent hand therapy fieldwork experience

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the treatment of patients with upper extremity and orthopedic conditions, including tendon injuries, fractures, sprains, and post-surgical diagnoses
  • Deliver care under the direction of the supervising therapist
  • Collaborate with experienced hand therapists and Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs)

Join a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization with a strong hand therapy network, established physician relationships, and opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive outpatient setting.

 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

 

Part Time/PRN Perks:

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year

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