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Select Medical lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy opportunity in winter haven, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nSelect Physical Therapy - Winter Haven, FL
nCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy (Per Diem)
nLocation: Winter Haven, FL 33881
nSchedule: As needed, Monday-Friday
nPay Rate: $30/hr
nSelect Physical Therapy in Winter Haven 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 .
nIn 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.
nIf you're looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.
nResponsibilities
nnnUnder the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
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nnTeach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
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nnEnsure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
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nnObserve, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
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nnEnsure proper documentation of patient care.
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nnMaintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
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n nQualifications
nnnMust be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
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nnNational registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
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nnMust have 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients. In lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy would be eligible.
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nnCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
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nnValid state driver's license
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n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
nPart Time/PRN Perks:
nnnContinuing Education : Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
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nnCareer Growth : Access to a nationwide, professional support network
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nn401(k) : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
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n nLocation : Location US-FL-Winter Haven
nJob ID
nPosition Type Per Diem
nExperience (Years) 0
nCategory Hand Therapy
nCompany Select Physical Therapy
nMin USD $30.00/Hr.
nMax USD $30.00/Hr.
Worksite address
winter haven, FL, 33884, US
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