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Hours Full-time
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Job Description

Job Description
Join a Fun, Professional, and Collaborative Team!

Job Description:
  • The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will be delivering therapy sessions, recording the notes of each visit, and following up with their patients.
  • The COTA will be empowered to build their schedule with a supervising OT and maintain it consistently.
  • The COTA will be given the tools (software/programs) to facilitate the secretarial needs of their schedule (i.e., confirming appointments), and will be expected to have computer and smartphone literacy for this reason.
  • Some traveling can be expected, as we also offer services not only at our offices but at daycare centers and schools in the surrounding area.
  • The COTA will meet with their supervising OT at least once a month and work on therapy strategies.

Education/Certificates:
  • Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) from an ACOTE-accredited program, or a related degree with relevant coursework.
  • Active COTA license issued by the Florida Department of Health.

Note: Candidates without a valid Florida COTA license or no related courses on their resume will not be considered.

Skills:
  • English speaking.
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish).
  • Computer literacy.
  • Smartphone literacy.

Required Work Experience:
  • At least 1 year of working with children.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver OT interventions proficiently and with fidelity to the treatment plan.
  • Engage in patient-centered care.
  • Maintain a consistent roster of patients.
  • Organize your schedule.
  • Use the software and programs provided.
  • Work with the patient's parents/guardians.

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Posting ID: 1270837679 Posted: 2026-09-23 Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant