Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Medical

Fort Myers, FLFull-time$27–40/hrSeen 4w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$27–40/hr

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State Licensure Or Eligibility As Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantCertified BLS Or Completion In First 90 Days Of Employment

Job overview

Select Medical is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Select Specialty Hospital provides critical illness recovery care, and the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will support patients with complex needs through therapy, documentation, and education, working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in Fort Myers.

Key focus areas include Report directly to the Occupational Therapist and treat patients with complex needs, Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under Occupational Therapist supervision, and Monitor patient response to treatment and modify sessions as indicated.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Current State Licensure or Eligibility as Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantCertified BLS or Completion in First 90 Days of Employment

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: Full-time. Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts

Compensation: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on years of experience

Select Specialty Hospitalis a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-FL-Fort Myers

Job ID 378112

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Occupational Therapy

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Fort Myers