Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy
US-FL-Winter Haven
CCC
Req #: 336203
Type: Per Diem
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Overview: Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL now hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Hand Therapy Hours Needed: As Needed Mon - Fri Location: 1499 6Th Street NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 Pay Rate: $30/hr. Calling local certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) interested in per diem hours! Check out Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven!! We are seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a minimum of one year of current experience in hand therapy and/or new grad with fieldwork in hand therapy for as needed coverage. We have additional hand therapists on staff able to support an occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in our upbeat outpatient team environment. COTA will treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains- strains, post- operative fractures, etc. Our population is primarily orthopedic injuries with referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons. Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. You will work closely with a (large) group of CHTs, working together in the region for support, education and schedule coverage. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, apply! Let's foster your growth! 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 would be eligible. * Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification * Valid state driver's license
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