Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $32–$37 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $35.05 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$37.50, across 47 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 (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our wonderful team!
About us: Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Ridgecrest provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.
While working here, you will enjoy
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
- Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
- A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
- Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
- Supportive management, cohesive work environment and many different career paths to help you achieve your professional goals
Summary of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):
Provides quality rehabilitation care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist as outlined in the plan of care in accordance with laws, regulations, and Facility guidelines.
Job Requirements ofCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):
- Current COTA(Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)License
- Current CPR
- At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of theCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):
- Implement and execute established patient treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
- Communicate with patience, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
- Provide timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
- Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
- Provide timely written documentation as required.
- Support and participate in department operations and development.
- Report any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
- Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to access appropriate billing information.
- Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
From Ridgecrest Health & Rehab's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ridgecrest Health & Rehab
Ridgecrest Health & Rehab hires therapists, nurses and nursing assistants in DeLand, Florida.
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