Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Rehab

Sarasota, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Childcare, Health Insurance, Leadership, Life Insurance, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Sarasota, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
Now Offering: No Frills Program!
Earn $2+/hr extra by waiving select benefits—perfect for those seeking PRN-style flexibility with full-time hours!

Weekends needed

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods

Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231


Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238


Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota

Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235


Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

FULL-TIME POSITION

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Why Step Up Rehab?

We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.


What We Offer Full-Time Employees

  • CEU reimbursement 
  • 401(k) with company match 
  • 20+ days PTO 
  • $1,000 referral bonus program 
  • Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment 
  • Competitive pay 
  • Flexible scheduling 
  • Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta 
  • AFLAC options 
  • Life insurance 
  • Support with childcare placement 
  • Daily Pay option
  • Monthly employee appreciation events 
  • Comfortable caseloads 
  • Supportive leadership and a positive culture
  • At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first — your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we’d be proud to have you join us!"


Position Summary

Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited COTA program
  • Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required
  • SNF or post-acute experience preferred
  • Net Health knowledge preferred

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025)

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Step Up Rehab