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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy·Lehigh Acres, Florida

$27 - $35/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The COTA will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions and optimize patients' functional abilities under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. Responsibilities include educating clients on task approaches and maintaining high-quality documentation and compliance standards.

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy Location

  • Lehigh
  • Acres,
  • FLSchedule: Full Time Monday–Friday
  • Pay
  • Rate: Starting at $27+/hr. Starting rate calculated by experience. Select Physical Therapy in Lehigh Acres is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide full time coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed recent fieldwork in hand therapy. In this role, you will treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, post‑operative fractures, sprains, and other orthopedic diagnoses. You will work within a supportive outpatient team, alongside experienced hand therapists and regional CHTs who collaborate on education, best practices, and schedule support. Our clinics offer comprehensive resources for post‑surgical and non‑operative care, with strong referral relationships with local hand and orthopedic surgeons. If you’re looking to grow within a stable organization with a thriving national Hand Therapy program, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients. Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services. Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals Ensure proper documentation of patient care. Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED Must have 1 year current working experience with hand therapy patients. In lieu of experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy with Select Medical would be eligible. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Valid state driver’s license Additional Data Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ACOTA accredited OTA program with national registration and state COTA licensure. One year of recent hand therapy experience is required, though new graduates with relevant fieldwork at Select Medical are eligible.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Documentation
  • Post-operative Care
  • Hand Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Upper Extremity Treatment
  • Functional Ability Optimization

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Disability Protection

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $35/hr
Location
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Select Physical Therapy

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital...

Salary listed on 458 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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