Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)Location: Ft. Myers, FLSchedule: PRN, Monday-Friday as neededPay: $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.
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Industry
Healthcare Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1996
Website
http://www.selectmedical.com/
About Company
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.