Occupational Therapist Assistant
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $35.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$37.50, across 46 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, opens in a new tab), 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
Now Hiring!! Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN Position
Job Summary
Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide quality therapeutic services that help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments as established by the Occupational Therapist.
- Assist residents in improving activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and functional mobility.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor resident progress and report changes to the Occupational Therapist.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and resident progress.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and adaptive equipment.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care planning.
Qualifications
- Current Florida Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Medical specialties
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants selected for employment will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statues 440.102.
This position requires screening through the ACHA Clearinghouse.
Please visit https://acha.myflorida.co m
Experience the difference at Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ,
located at 839 Usery Road Chipley Florida 32428, located just north of I-10 in the Florida Panhandle. We are a 180-bed skilled nursing facility that offers in-patient residential care and short-term comprehensive rehabilitation services.
It is our mission as a family- organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident-centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality-of-life initiatives.
From Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 180 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Chipley, FL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Based in Chipley, FLHires in FloridaPay on its listings: 57.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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