Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA; OTA in - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overview

Seeking a COTA to cover therapy services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309 to provide treatment in a Home setting: $60/tx. We are an outpatient therapy clinic seeking passionate therapists to deliver top-notch therapy and results for our geriatric clientele. We believe that once you take a proactive preventative approach, our patients thrive and experience a more successful aging-in-place. If you believe in the power of geriatric therapy and the dignity that it can provide to those who have given so much to this world over the years, then you are exactly who we invite to join our wonderful, diverse, professional team of therapy experts!

We believe in full transparency with our therapy team, including detailed payment reports for you to understand exactly what you were paid on, and we encourage use and collaboration of your clinical judgement. You are free to make your own schedule, agree or disagree to patient assignment, all with the ease of treating patients in one location. Visit our website at

• Implementing selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Provide skilled intervention to improve patient functional independence
• Communications with families, physicians, and other health care team members
• Keeps timely, thorough documentation of services in the medical record

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associates in Occupational Therapy.
• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Two years (preferred) of clinical experience in respective fields of study.
• Actively Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Type: PRN

Compensation: $60/tx

PRN details: A PRN therapist is part of an on-call pool of therapists who work on a per diem basis. PRN is short for the Latin term "pro re nata," which means "as needed." As a PRN therapist, a therapy organization will send patient assignments for the therapist to follow the POC when they need an extra therapist to treat their patient load.

If you are looking for full-time work as a PRN therapist, it is recommended to sign up with several different companies to keep your schedule busy, as some companies may be busier than others in your area. PRN work comes with its own set of considerations, such as hours being reduced during slow periods; but overall, it offers unparalleled flexibility and unique opportunities for growth.

Here are the key aspects of a PRN therapist role:

• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  PRN therapists have the freedom to choose when they work. They can accept or decline cases based on their availability.
• Variety of Settings: PRN therapists work in ALF and residential home settings, gaining experience across different patient populations.
• Higher Rates: PRN positions may offer higher pay but typically lack benefits.
• No Long-Term Contracts: PRN work can vary in length depending on demand.
• Weekend and Holiday
  
  Shifts:
  
  May be required with premium pay; weekends can provide a quieter environment for focused patient care.
• Skill Maintenance:
  Keeps therapists engaged and sharpens clinical skills.
• Networking Opportunities:
  Helps expand professional networks.