Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Hand Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Punta Gorda, FL Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday Pay Rate: Starting at $27+/hr. Starting rate calculated by experience.

Incentives: $12,000 bonus plus indefinite student debt payment

Select Physical Therapy in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide per diem coverage in our established hand therapy program. New grad COTAs with fieldwork in hand therapy and experienced COTA with hand therapy expeirence, APPLY!

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
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Benefits and Incentives

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program to help you pay your loan!