PTA/COTA Keiser Graduates Position Available In Lee, Florida

PTA/COTA

Keiser Graduates Lee Health $25.34 – $32.95 / hr United States, Florida, Fort Myers 1555 Matthew Drive (Show on map) Jun 06, 2025

Location:

Lee Health Locations include: Acute Care, The Rehab Hospital (IRF), Skilled Nursing (SNU/SNF),

Home Health, Outpatient, Pediatrics Work Type:

Full Time, Part Time, PRN FT/PT Minimum to

Midpoint Pay Rate:

$25.34 – $32.95 / hour PRN pay rate: $33.74 / hour |$37.50 / hour (skilled nursing)

Summary PTA:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact with Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The PTA is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

COTA:

Provides occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. The COTA implements selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Occupational Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The COTA will be expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning. Requirements Educational Requirements

Required:

Associate’s Physical Therapist Assistant OR Associates in accredited COTA program

Additional Requirements:

Eligible Lee Health candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Health’s Rehabilitation Professionals is the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience

Required:

No experience required
State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Required:

Physical Therapist Assistant License or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License
Certifications/Registration Requirements

Required:

BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

US:

FL:

Fort Myers