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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - Hand Therapy

Job in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, 33884, USA
Listing for: SSM Health
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Overview

Select Physical Therapy – Winter Haven, FL
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: 1499 6th Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Schedule: As needed, Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $30/hr

Select Physical Therapy in Winter Haven is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. Candidates should have at least one year of recent hand therapy experience or completed 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 lieuof experience, new grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy would be eligible.
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
Benefits
  • 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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