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Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven, FL now hiring

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Hand Therapy

**Hours Needed:** As Needed Mon - Fri

**Location:** 1499 6Th Street NW Winter Haven, FL 33881

**Pay Rate:** Starting at $25+/hr. Starting salary calculated by experience.

Calling local certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) interested in per diem hours! Check out Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven!! We are seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a minimum of **one year of current experience in hand therapy** and/or new grad with fieldwork in hand therapy for as needed coverage. We have additional hand therapists on staff able to support an occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in our upbeat outpatient team environment.

COTA will treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains- strains, post- operative fractures, etc. Our population is primarily orthopedic injuries with referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. You will work closely with a (large) group of CHTs, working together in the region for support, education and schedule coverage. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, apply! Let's foster your growth!

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 would be eligible.

+ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

+ Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

+ **Start Strong** : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

+ **Elevate Your Skills** :Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

+ **Recharge & Refresh:** Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

+ **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

+ **Invest in Your Future:** Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

+ **Ease the Burden** : Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt *(location specific)

+ **Advance your Career** : We offer growth and specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)

+ **Go Anywhere with Us:** 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

PRN Perks:

+ **Continuing Education** : Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning

+ **Career Growth** : Access to a nationwide, professional support network

+ **401(k)** : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year

+ **Diversity** : Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

+ **Fostering Well** - **Being:** We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members.

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**Job Post Information* : Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(5/20/2025 8:04 PM)_

**_Job ID_** _329954_

**_Location_** _US-FL-Winter Haven_

**_Experience (Years)_** _0_

**_Category_** _Hand Therapy_

**_Street Address_** _1499 6th Street NW_

**_Min_** _USD $25.00/Hr._

**_Max_** _USD $30.00/Hr._

**_Job Post Information* : External Company URL_** _www.selectmedical.com_

**_Location : Zip_** _33881-2365_

**_Location : Street_** _SORS Kessler 00156 Winter Haven_