Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA, Acute Rehabilitation, FT, 8:30A-5P

• Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
• With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.
• For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S.
• News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
• What truly sets us apart is our people.
• At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.
• Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality.
• Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
• At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally.
• Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including: Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement And so much more Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for treatments of in and out-patients after evaluation of the patient has been carried out by the Licensed Physical/Occupational Therapist. The therapist must possess skills to assess and plan care for patients of all levels and growth and development. Treats patients with a variety of physical and cognitive problems utilizing appropriate therapeutic services under direct supervision of an O.T.R., documenting services provided, patient performance and change in condition. Actively participates in meeting the goals, improving processes and performance of the department and clinical sites, encouraging and supporting others in mutual achievement.

Qualifications

Degrees

• Associates.
• Licenses &
• Certifications: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Required Basic Life Support.
• Additional
• Qualifications: Licensed as a physical therapist /occupational therapy assistant by the Department of Professional Regulations in the State of Florida. CPR Certified - Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider).
• Minimum
• Required
• Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets