Occupational Therapy Assist Acute

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team as a full-time member. You will support ADL/IADL goals, assist in patient-centered rehabilitation, and work under the supervision of an OT to adapt therapies to patient needs.

The role requires an OTA credential, Florida licensure, BLS, and strong teamwork and communication skills. A healthcare setting background and lifting capability are important for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Experience in healthcare setting; acute-care preferred.
• Florida OT licensure (OTA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequent handling of up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow established treatment plans to achieve ADL/IADL goals.
• Record and review clinical data; provide feedback to OT on plan modifications.
• Adapt therapeutic techniques under OT supervision to meet patient needs.
• Participate in rounds and respond to patient needs to improve outcomes.

Skills

COTA certification

Clinical coordination

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Lifting ability

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a full-timebasis. As a COTA on our team, you will assist with the coordination of patient-centered and occupational-based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation which are provided to our patients. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• Accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
• Record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance
• Within scope of practice and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient
• Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting; acute-care setting preferred
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (OTA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs

Benefits

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

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