Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst COTA
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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.
Benefits that we offer to our FULL TIME 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!
Our Service Standards: Sincere Appreciation... for everyone Hearing Needs... and responding quickly Caring Approach... in everything we do Managing Situations... for positive outcomes
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Key Responsibilities
The COTA will provide occupational therapy services to residents to enhance their quality of life. They are expected to maintain a caring approach and respond quickly to patient needs while managing situations for positive outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. A valid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of Florida is also required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (249 salary observations; 1,525 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $96k median in Florida | $97k nationally (−1%)249 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Florida | 620 active | 9,247 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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About Southern HealthCare Management
Benefits & Perks
Living in Marianna
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $236k
- Median resident rent
- $861/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.