Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

About the Role

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. 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 Certified Hand Therapists (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.

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration (REQUIRED).
• At least 1 year of current working experience with hand therapy patients. New grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy are also eligible.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Pay

$30 per hour.

Schedule

Per diem (as needed), Monday–Friday.