Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA - Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center

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.