Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Now Offering: No Frills Program!
Earn $2+/hr extra by waiving select benefits-perfect for those seeking PRN-style flexibility with full-time hours!
Weekends needed
The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods
Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center - Sarasota
Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center - Sarasota.
Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.
FULL-TIME POSITION
This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Why Step Up Rehab?
We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.
What We Offer Full-Time Employees

• CEU reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta
• AFLAC options
• Life insurance
• Support with childcare placement
• Daily Pay option
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Comfortable caseloads
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first - your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we'd be proud to have you join us!"

Position Summary
Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.
Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program
• Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred
• Net Health knowledge preferred

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