Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation Healing of Ocala: Address: 4100 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474 TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation Healing: Address: 9848 SW 110th St, Ocala, FL 34481 Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation Healing of Ocala and TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation Healing.:: 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 Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025) https://info.flclearinghouse.com/