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Select Physical Therapy lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy opportunity in palm harbor, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy (Per Diem)
nLocation: Palm Harbor, FLSchedule: As needed, Monday–Friday M: 8-6 T: 10-7 W: 8-5 Th: 10-7 F: 8-4Pay Rate: $35/hr
nnSelect Physical Therapy in Palm Harbor is seeking 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 or completed fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical .
nnIn 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.
nOur clinics offer comprehensive resources for post‑surgical and non‑operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons.
nnIf you’re looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.
nnnResponsibilities
n 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
n nQualifications
n 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.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Valid state driver’s license
n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
nnPart Time/PRN Perks:
n 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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Worksite address
palm harbor, FL, 34683, US
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