**Overview** **Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** **Location: Gainesville, FL** **Schedule: Per Diem** **Select Specialty Hospital** is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way. **Why Join Us:** + **Start Strong** : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting + **Opportunity for Advancement** : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities + **Your Impact Matters:** Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Select Specialty Hospital - Gainesville offers a supportive, team-focused environment where your growth is encouraged through clinical development, education and advancement. At Select Specialty Hospital, you'll make an impact on the lives of medically complex patients and be a part of their journey of healing and recovery. **Responsibilities** + Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses. + Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). + Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT. + Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. + Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required. + Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations. **Additional Data** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/332072/certified-occupational-therapy-assistant-%28cota%29---per-diem/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _332072_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Occupational Therapy_ **Street Address** _1600 SW Archer Road_