Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$34 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $32–$37.38, across 82 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. 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
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
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time Day Shift
Facility: Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park
Location: Winter Park, Florida
Shift: Full-Time | Day Shift
Salary: $28–$34 per hour
Make a Real Impact Every Day
Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our care team on a full-time basis. In this vital role, you’ll help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized therapy and hands-on support.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborative Evaluation & Planning: Partner with the Occupational Therapist to assess residents and create individualized treatment plans.
- Support Daily Functioning: Assist residents in performing daily tasks that promote independence and well-being.
- Therapy Assistance: Guide and monitor residents during therapeutic activities to ensure safety and progress.
- Rehabilitation Focus: Help residents recover and regain function following illness, injury, or surgery.
- Confidentiality & Ethics: Handle all resident information with the utmost respect and confidentiality.
- Team Engagement: Work closely with our interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes.
Qualifications
Current Florida State COTA License – Required
Experience in long-term care – Preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
- Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
- Company Perks & Discounts
- Employee Recognition Programs
Join a team where your work truly matters.
Apply today to start your journey with the Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park!
Background screening information:
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From Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park'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 Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park
Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park is a 180 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park)-bed nursing home in Maitland, FL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park
Based in Maitland, FLHires in FloridaPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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