Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA )

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Ocala Our beautiful facilities offer residents the ability to rest, recover and return to their daily living, in a distinctly homey environment. We've garnered an outstanding reputation in the communities we serve, providing exceptional quality care, with specializations in sub-acute orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary and neurological rehabilitation. The highly trained staff at Hawthorne Centers for Rehabilitation is available to assist in accessing community-based services to maintain the continuum of care Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees: * Referral Bonuses!! * Medical with Family Plan options * Vision with Family Plan options * Dental with Family Plan options * Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today! * Baylor Pay (Weekend Shift Bonus) * Shift Differential Pay * Flexible Scheduling * Extra Holiday Pay * Extensive PTO * Paid training and in-services * Full-time employees have the benefit of having assistance finding quality childcare. We've teamed up with Wonderschool to offer a free concierge service that helps our employees discover and sign up for quality childcare programs nearby. Now Hiring Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants! #2024 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Job Summary: The occupational therapy assistant performs patient related activities. Services may include but are not limited to purposeful activities or interventions to maximize the independence and the maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks: * Assisting the occupational therapist when performing tests, evaluation and complex treatment procedures * Observing, recording and reporting to the therapist the condition, reactions and responses related to assigned duties * Assisting the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate * Assisting with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment * Assisting the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) Education and Experience: * Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification * High School Diploma/GED Required * Strong Interpersonal Skills: