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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Part-time

Select Medical

Palm Harbor, FLPart-time$35/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$35/hr
Location
Palm Harbor, FL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National COTA RegistrationState COTA Licensure Or RegistrationCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CertificationValid State Driver’s License

Job overview

Select Medical is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy. Select Physical Therapy in Palm Harbor is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for per diem coverage in their established hand therapy program. The role involves treating a range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post-operative fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic diagnoses. The assistant will work within a supportive outpatient team alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs.

Key focus areas include Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks, and Educate clients on how to break down activities into achievable components.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of ACOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, National COTA Registration, and State COTA Licensure Or Registration. Important skills include Patient Care, Documentation, and QA.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareDocumentationQA

Qualifications

Graduate of ACOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant ProgramNational COTA RegistrationState COTA Licensure or Registration1 Year Current Working Experience With Hand Therapy Patients or New Grad COTAs With Fieldwork in Hand Therapy With Select MedicalCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CertificationValid State Driver’s License

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Palm Harbor, FL

Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday M: 8-6 T: 10-7 W: 8-5 Th: 10-7 F: 8-4

Pay Rate: $35/hr

Select Physical Therapy in Palm Harbor is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical .

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

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

Location : Location US-FL-Palm Harbor

Job ID 374642

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Hand Therapy

Company Select Physical Therapy

Min USD $35.00/Hr.

Max USD $35.00/Hr.

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