Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Unity Health and Rehabilitation, a 250 bed Skilled Nursing facility located in Miami, FL, is seeking an experienced and motivated  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team on a full time basis.

The COTA Carries out treatments under the specific instructions of the occupational therapist. Is alert to detect signs and symptoms of favorable and unfavorable reactions and report these reactions immediately to the occupational therapist.

Requirements

• Must have an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy. 

• Completion of an Occupational Therapist Assistant course approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Nursing Home experience preferred but not necessary

• Bilingual (preferred) 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Being a professional and ethical team player

• Being CPR certified

• Possessing basic knowledge in all the modalities

• Understanding how a goniometer and dynamometer operate

• Ability to assist in the lifting, pulling and/or pushing or patients

• You must also be compassionate, caring and truly want to help your patients achieve their maximum physical potential

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