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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Full Time

Empire Care Centers.$31–$38/hrSarasota, FLFull TimePosted 5d ago

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This posting states $31–$38 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.78 an hour, the middle half $32.42–$37.50, across 36 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Vivo Healthcare Meadows

Excellent Pay and Working Environment!!

The Mewadows is a skilled nursing facility located in Sarasota, FL, we pride ourselves on our exceptional employee culture and the high level of care we provide for our residents. We believe that the best way to maintain our high level of care is by having a great employee culture and by treating our staff with the same care and dedication we provide for our residents. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Description

The OT COTA fuctions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist responsible for patient care. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an OT.

Qualifications

  • Valid FL OTA License and Credentials
  • At least 1 year of skilled nursing facility experience preferred

Job Type: Full time

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Empire Care Centers. operates 21 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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