Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Facility: Palm Beach Nursing Center
Location: Lake Worth, FL
Schedule: PRN (Per Diem)
Pay Rate: $39/hour

Join Our Team

Palm Beach Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. In this PRN role, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, individualized care that helps residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement residents’ individualized treatment plans as directed by the Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy treatments, including activities of daily living (ADLs) and range of motion exercises

• Assist with ADL evaluations under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

• Organize and facilitate therapy groups in collaboration with the therapy team

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and care plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop appropriate programs for residents

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all treatments

• Participate in care plan meetings and therapy-related discussions

• Ensure therapy equipment is clean, maintained, and functioning properly

• Deliver care in a compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered manner

Requirements

• Current, active, and unencumbered COTA license in the state of Florida

• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written in English)

• Ability to make sound clinical decisions when needed

• Understanding of therapy policies and procedures

• Commitment to maintaining therapy equipment and a clean work environment

• Willingness to learn and implement new therapy techniques and approaches

• Ability to effectively communicate resident conditions to the care team

Why Join Us?

• Competitive PRN rate

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives

• Flexible scheduling

Take the next step in your therapy career—apply today and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents at Palm Beach Nursing Center.

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