COTA Jobs in Fort Myers, FL

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 60+ days ago

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, join a team that values small victories and aims for profound outcomes in rehabilitation....

Occupational Therapy Asst

  • Cape Coral, FL (5 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL (5 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 10 days ago

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, join a team that values small victories and aims for profound outcomes in rehabilitation....

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

  • Punta Gorda, FL (22 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Punta Gorda, FL (22 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 2 days ago

PRN COTA Position Summary The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed...

Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,666 per week

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 13 days ago

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Fort Myers, Florida....

COTA - Travel Contract

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 14 days ago

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Jackson is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a contract position at a state-of-the-art facility to work under the supervision and direction...

Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 15 days ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week Setting: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility Location: The Larsen Health Center - Fort...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 20 days ago

Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)....

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(COTA)

  • Fort Myers, FL (13 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (13 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Qualification Education and/or Experience Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State....

COTA On-Call

  • Cape Coral, FL (5 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL (5 miles from Fort Myers, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work PRN at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Florida....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) / PRN

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital - Fort Myers, FL Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN/Per Diem/As Needed Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) located at The Preserve! This is a Full-Time position!...

PRN COTA- Gulf Coast SNU

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Therapist Assistant LicenseRequired Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/ Preferredand/or BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) Required....

PRN COTA - Healthpark Care Center (SNF)

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Therapist Assistant LicenseRequired Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/ Preferredand/orBLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) Required....

Demographic Data for Fort Myers, FL

Moving to Fort Myers, FL? Find some basic demographic data about Fort Myers, FL below.


Local
National
275,378
9,820
Large

COTA Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireTherapy curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Solidworks CSWPA-DT Drawing Professional
Hola comunidad UDEMY, en este curso aprenderemos todo lo relevante para que logres adquirir los conocimientos necesarios en cuestion de acreditacion de la certificacion internacional de Solidworks...
Curso de elaboraciĂ³n de planos con Solidworks JC
Este es el curso mas completo que encontraras para la elaboracion de planos, desde lo mas basico hasta lo mas avanzado, con todo el conocimiento de planos elaborados en aplicaciones reales de...
AUTOCAD 2023/24 - 2D/3D - RĂ¡pido e Objetivo
Voce aprendera a desenhar usando muitos exercicios 2D e 3D na pratica; com passo a passo, usando comandos e ja aplicando os mesmos nos desenhos, o que torna a aprendizagem muito mais rapida e...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for COTA Jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for COTA positions.



Highest Education Level

COTAs in Fort Myers, FL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.7%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in Fort Myers, FL
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%