PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location

Fort Myers, FL | United States

Job description

Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehab Hosp - OT

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

PRN Pay Rate: $33.74 / hour

Summary

Provides occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. The COTA implements selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Occupational Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The COTA will be expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Required:

• Associate's in accredited COTA program

• Eligible Lee Health candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Health's Rehabilitation Professionals is the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

• No Experience Required

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

US:FL:Fort Myers

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