Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Solaris HealthCare Lake Zephyr, located at 38250 A Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542, is now hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) who are committed to providing the best life and care for our residents. If you are a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program for the occupational therapy assistant recognized by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Such program shall be accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or its successor.
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Florida.
• Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred.
• Member of state and national American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Proficient administrative and public relations skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures.
• Training in the use of prescriptive devices (electrical stimulation, ultrasound), preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel.
• Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees.
• Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred.