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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

StepUp Rehab

Brighton Bay Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Address: 5905 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Boca Ciega Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Address: 1414 59th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Brighton Bay Center for Rehabilitation and Healing and Boca Ciega Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

PRN POSITION **Increased rates when medical benefits are waived.**

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.

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.

What We Offer PRN Team Members
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 401(k) with company match
  • $1,000 referral bonus program
  • Travel stipend opportunities
  • Access your paycheck early with Daily Pay
  • Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
  • Competitive pay
  • Monthly employee appreciation events
  • Supportive leadership and a positive culture
  • Comfortable caseloads
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!

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 2 days ago
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