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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

StepUp Rehab

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time

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Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 800 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center and Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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 preferred

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025)

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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