Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst COTA

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

We offer continuous learning via provided and CEU reimbursement, career advancement and specialty certification reimbursement. We have cutting-edge technology and updated equipment. Our Company knows the importance of investing in the members of our Team and providing them with the tools they need to be successful.

What We Offer to Our Team Members

  • Flexible schedules and hours to meet the work/life balance.
  • Annual performance reviews and raise opportunities
  • Competitive industry leading rates
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, etc)
  • Continuous advancement of PTO accrual plus six (6) paid holidays
  • Outpatient program available

Entry Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
  • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of practice required

If you are interested in contributing to our vision of enhancing our Residents lives and to better serve our community, please apply today!

Learn more about Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Requirements here:

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Entry Qualifications

  • Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
  • Licensed

COTA if required by state law

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESn/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will contribute to enhancing residents' lives and serving the community through their professional duties. This role involves adhering to company policies, state, and federal laws, particularly concerning resident privacy and protected health information.

Key Skills

COTA LicensureFlexible SchedulingHIPAA Compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (253 salary observations; 1,543 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Florida vs national$96k median in Florida$97k nationally (−1%)253 state / 6,812 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Florida618 active9,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Annual performance reviews
Competitive rates
Health, dental, vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
PTO accrual
6 paid holidays
Outpatient program