Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- LTAC

Lifepoint Health®; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Paid family leave

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Kindred Hospital Central Tampa. This PRN role involves implementing treatment programs under supervision, ensuring effective patient care and documentation.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing therapy for adult and geriatric patients, and maintaining professional standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective communication with team members.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of patient treatment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Certification from AOTA

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current and valid state OTA license in Florida

Current CPR certification

Job description

Facility Name

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa

Schedule

PRN (as needed)

Job Summary

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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 caregiver/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.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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."