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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full Time / Per Diem

Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, Gainesville, FL

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, you’ll be at the forefront of helping patients regain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals! This is your opportunity to join a motivated and caring team, work with diverse patient populations, and make a lasting impact every day. If you’re ready to apply your skills and bring enthusiasm to a collaborative environment, we want YOU to join our team!

Key Responsibilities :

  • Empower Patients : Help implement individualized therapy programs designed to improve daily living skills, mobility, and overall functionality, supporting patients to regain independence.
  • Make a Tangible Difference : Work closely with the Occupational Therapist to deliver life-changing interventions, from strength-building exercises to cognitive exercises and adaptive equipment training.
  • Track Progress : Monitor patient outcomes, documenting progress, and offering feedback that helps refine treatment plans for optimal results.
  • Motivate & Inspire : Be a source of encouragement for patients as you guide them through therapy with positivity, empathy, and professionalism. Your support will empower them to achieve their goals.
  • Collaborate & Innovate : Join forces with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and tailor interventions that meet each patient’s unique needs.
  • Educate Families : Provide patients and their families with essential knowledge about therapy techniques, adaptive tools, and strategies to carry over treatment goals into everyday life.
  • Foster a Healing Environment : Maintain a clean, safe, and inspiring therapy space, ensuring all equipment is in top shape for patient use.

Qualifications :

  • Certification : Active and current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the state of Florida.
  • Education : Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Experience : While prior experience in healthcare or rehabilitation is a plus, we’re excited to mentor and support new team members who are eager to grow!
  • Skills :

    • Strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships with patients, families, and team members.

  • A deep understanding of therapeutic interventions, including ADLs, motor skills, coordination, and cognitive exercises.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire patients to reach their full potential with a positive, results-driven approach.
  • A collaborative spirit with the flexibility to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

    • Why You’ll Love This Role :

  • Rewarding Impact : Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of patients, giving them the skills and confidence to live more independently.
  • Dynamic Environment : Work in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same, and every day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn.
  • Team Spirit : Be part of a supportive, caring team where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.
  • Career Advancement : At Park Meadows, we are committed to your development and success. Opportunities for further training, certifications, and leadership roles await!

    • Physical Demands :

  • Ability to assist patients with mobility, including lifting and transferring, as needed.
  • Ability to participate in hands-on activities and physical tasks, ensuring that patients receive the full benefit of therapy.

    • Work Environment :

  • Join a vibrant, patient-centered community in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility.
  • Flexible scheduling, including potential weekend and evening shifts to meet patient needs.

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