Occupational Therapy Assist Acute

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team full-time. The COTA will assist with patient-centered goals, support ADLs/IADLs, and work under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to promote functional independence and quality patient care.

Requirements include Florida OTA licensure, BLS, an Associate degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Active Florida OTA license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and document progress.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of patient-centered and occupational-based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation are provided to patients.
• Follow established treatment plans to reach maximum functional independence for ADLs and IADLs.
• Record, monitor, and review clinical data; provide feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding plan modifications.
• Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Skills

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading/comprehension of instructions

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Acute-care experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Occupational Therapy Assist Acute today with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

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:

• Aaccurately 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 Northside 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.

About HCA Florida Northside Hospital

• HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, structural heart and cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine treatment, 24/7 emergency care, and general surgery.
• Recognized by Healthgrades in 2025 as one of Americas 250 Best Hospitals for the third consecutive year.
• The first recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County.
• Located on Floridas Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg-known as the "Sunshine City"-offers golfing, boating, fishing, beaches, and attractions including The Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Mahaffey Theater, and the Florida Orchestra.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.