<p>A per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opportunity is open at Parrish Medical Center (PMC), a nationally recognized 210-bed acute care hospital on Florida's Space Coast in Titusville, FL. The COTA will work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation department delivering inpatient and outpatient OT services across a broad patient population, with specialty service lines including vestibular rehabilitation and hand therapy. This role may also provide coverage at a secondary location in Port St. John, offering schedule variety within a high-recognition clinical environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $23.89–$42.69 per hour, based on education, experience, certifications, and local labor market factors</li> <li>Per diem / as-needed scheduling with flexibility built into the role</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) contribution opportunity</li> <li>Performance development pathways with clear direction for advancement into other roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Based at a 210-bed public, not-for-profit acute care hospital on Florida's Space Coast — one of the most decorated community hospitals in the state</li> <li>PMC recognitions include: Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, America's #1 Healing Hospital (three consecutive years), HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, Hospital of Choice Award, National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital, and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal certifications than all but one other hospital in Florida</li> <li>Acute care rehabilitation department operates Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with additional coverage as needed</li> <li>Specialty outpatient services — vestibular rehabilitation and hand therapy for patients 18 and older — operate Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM</li> <li>Secondary coverage support available at Port St. John location</li> <li>COTA administers OT modalities under Staff OT direction: therapeutic exercise, massage, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, ultrasound, and ADL retraining</li> <li>Responsibilities include treatment delivery, patient and family education (including home exercise program design with attention to psychosocial, cultural, and ethical/religious considerations), progress monitoring, documentation, and participation in department performance improvement activities</li> <li>Patient population spans all inpatient acute care and outpatient populations; re-assessment requests coordinated with supervising Staff OT per department policy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate of Science (AS) degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting required</li> <li>Ability to obtain Florida OTA license prior to start date (within 4 weeks of offer) required; current Florida OTA license in good standing preferred</li> <li>Foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology sufficient to deliver exercise, manual modalities, physical agents, and ADL retraining</li> <li>One or more years of experience preferred, with recent inpatient acute care and outpatient treatment experience particularly valued</li> <li>Lymphedema Certification preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Titusville sits on Florida's Space Coast, directly across the Indian River Lagoon from Kennedy Space Center — a region that combines small-city livability with genuine natural beauty, including Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and easy access to Atlantic beaches. The area offers a low cost of living relative to South Florida metros, strong outdoor recreation (kayaking, fishing, birding, and year-round warm weather), and a short drive to Orlando's cultural amenities, theme parks, and major airport. For clinicians seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle without sacrificing access to a nationally recognized clinical environment, the Space Coast is a compelling destination.</p>