Occupational Therapy Asst OP

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Suncoast, located near downtown St. Petersburg, offers the best of both worlds: a beautiful location and a fulfilling career. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, and 2025 Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting for Resident Engagement.

We are currently searching for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) This position reports to the Director of Out-Patient Therapy.

• Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Responsible for carrying out established resident’s Care Plan and goals as designated by the OT.
• Assist the OT during resident evaluations.
• Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
• Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the OT.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the OT.

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.

Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to

fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug

testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background

screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/