Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Needed! Come Join our Skilled Nursing Facility

Avante at Melbourne is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide Occupational Therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Why Avante?

At Avante, we believe in providing the highest quality of care to our residents while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team.

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more!)
• Strong Retirement Plan for Your Future
• Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in Your Education
• Health & Wellness Programs to Keep You Feeling Your Best
• Employee Recognition Programs – Win prizes & an annual cruise!
• A Collaborative Work Environment – We value your voice! (Employee surveys, check-ins, & town halls)
• Advancement Opportunities – Grow Your Career with Us!

Qualifications:

• Ability to carry out treatment plans as designed by supervising therapist
• Ability to document daily care as per established guidelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate response to treatment intervention to residents, family, and other team members.

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification for O.T.A.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long-term care experience.

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.