Acute Care OT Assistant – Day PRN Role

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Acute Care department. The role involves implementing established treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families on discharge planning and adaptive equipment.

The position may supervise therapy technicians in compliance with regulatory standards. The job is based in Pensacola, FL, with days and PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire.
• COTA credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities and documents patient progress.
• Monitors patient responses and communicates progress to occupational therapy team.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and discharge planning, including adaptive equipment and community resources.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy technicians in accordance with regulations and standards.

Skills

BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COTA certification (Florida Board)

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Acute Care department. The role involves implementing established treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families on discharge planning and adaptive equipment.

The position may supervise therapy technicians in compliance with regulatory standards. The job is based in Pensacola, FL, with days and PRN scheduling.