Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- LTAC

Memorial Physician Practices; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

Financial Protection & PTO

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Tampa, Florida. The role involves implementing treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist, providing care to adult and geriatric patients, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

This position offers PRN scheduling and a variety of benefits, including medical coverage, financial growth opportunities, and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Valid state OTA license in Florida needed.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive programs under supervision of OTR/L.
• Document patient treatment accurately and timely.
• Comply with ethical guidelines and departmental policies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Central Tampa

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How you'll contribute

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
• When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated.
• The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.
• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree.
• Current and valid state OTA license in the state of Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."