Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Now Offering: No Frills Program! Earn $2+/hr extra by waiving select benefits—perfect for those seeking PRN-style flexibility with full-time hours! Weekends needed The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231 Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center Address: 5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238 Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235 Step Up Rehab is the in‑house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr