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Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy

Punta Gorda, Florida

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Best Practices, CPR Certification, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Corporate Policies, Customer Training, Documentation, Driver's License, Hand Surgery, Identify Issues, Network Support, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Progress Reports, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance
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Punta Gorda, Florida
POSTED
13 days ago
Overview:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Punta Gorda, FL
Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $35/hr

 

Select Physical Therapy in Punta Gorda is hiring 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.

 

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. 
  • 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

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