Overview:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Hand Therapy
Location: Select Physical Therapy – Kissimmee, FL
Type: Per Diem | Pay: Starting at $26+/hr (based on experience)
Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday (center hours: 8 AM–7 PM)
Bonus: Extra hours available if willing to float to nearby centers (within 30 mins)
Select Physical Therapy in Kissimmee is hiring a per diem COTA to support our outpatient hand therapy team. Work alongside an experienced OT/CHT treating upper extremity orthopedic conditions.
Requirements:
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FL COTA license
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1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
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Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
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Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
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Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
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Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
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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
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National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
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Must have previous experience working with hand therapy patients
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1+ year hand therapy experience preferred, or new grad with hand fieldwork
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
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Valid state driver’s license
Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Part Time/PRN Perks:
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Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
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Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
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401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
