Inspiring OTA: Patient-Centered Occupational Therapy

Carle Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages, acting as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students. You will follow the plan of care, adapt interventions, and document progress to support payer decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and families, education for providers and caregivers, and ongoing participation in quality service delivery within the therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response.
• Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities considering the patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and family context.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages, acting as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students. You will follow the plan of care, adapt interventions, and document progress to support payer decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and families, education for providers and caregivers, and ongoing participation in quality service delivery within the therapy team.