Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation Healing of Ocala:Address: 4100 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation Healing:Address: 9848 SW 110th St, Ocala, FL 34481Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation Healing of Ocala and TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation Healing.::Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.FULL-TIME POSITION:This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).Why Step Up Rehab?:We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.What We Offer Full-Time Employees* CEU reimbursement * 401(k) with company match * 20+ days PTO * $1,000 referral bonus program * Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment * Competitive pay * Flexible scheduling * Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta * AFLAC options * Life insurance * Support with childcare placement * Daily Pay option* Monthly employee appreciation events * Comfortable caseloads * Supportive leadership and a positive culture* At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first — your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we’d be proud to have you join us!"Position Summary:Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.Qualifications:* Graduate of an accredited COTA program* Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required* SNF or post-acute experience preferred* Net Health knowledge preferredPlease see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025) https://info.flclearinghouse.com/