Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

AECOM; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BayCare, a leader in the Tampa Bay healthcare community, as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. In this vital role at St. Joseph's Hospital, you will assist in delivering high-quality therapy interventions and patient care while enjoying competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Yearly Performance Appraisals

Team Award Bonus

Community Discounts

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) certification necessary.
• Preferred 1 year experience in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in therapy interventions.
• May progress patients on treatment plans.
• Provides clinical supervision for technicians and specialists.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Occupational Therapy

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest **Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our patients at St. Joseph's Hospital. **St. Joseph’s Hospital** is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.

**"Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"**

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts

+ **AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!**

**COTA** responsibilities:

+ Assists the Occupational Therapist with the administration of interventions utilized in occupational therapy and rehabilitation

+ May progress patients/residents in the treatment plan as developed by the Occupational Therapist

+ May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Fitness Specialists

**Requirements:**

+ BLS (Basic Life Support)

+ OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant)

+ Required Associate's Occupational Therapy

+ Preferred Bachelor's Occupational Therapy

+ Preferred 1 year Occupational Therapy

**Facility:**

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SJH

**Location:** **St Josephs Main Hospital, Tampa, FL**

**Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No**

**Shift Hours:** **4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts**

**Shift:** **Days**

**Weekend Work:** **Occasional**

**On Call:** **No**

**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

**Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** null