Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $32–$37.13, across 84 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Florida: pay by town and employer
Staffing at Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 8.6 residents at an average hour (Florida's middle home: 10.9); 20.3% of its nursing staff left in a year (Florida: 42%); Medicare staffing rating 5 of 5; no Medicare fine in the past three years. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time & Per Diem (PRN)
Fort Myers Rehab & Nursing Center – Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Rehab & Nursing Center provides exceptional in-house sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. We are currently hiring for Full-Time and Per Diem (PRN) positions.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans to improve residents’ ability to perform daily living activities.
- Support patients in developing skills for independence, safety, and functional mobility.
- Monitor patient progress and report updates to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program .
- Current Florida Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license .
- Experience in a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
Full-Time
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
Per Diem (PRN)
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive per diem rate
Join our team and help improve the quality of life for our residents through compassionate, high-quality rehabilitation care.
This position requires a background check, more info can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .
From Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 120 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center)-bed nursing home in Fort Myers, FL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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