Occupational Therapy Assistant

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Palm Beach County, FL, invites qualified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA/COTA) to join our inpatient and outpatient care teams. The role involves implementing patient-centered rehabilitation plans under licensed supervision, with emphasis on functional independence.

The candidate should hold an associate degree in an accredited OTA program, possess an active FL license, and maintain BLS within 30 days of hire. Per diem PRN opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active FL OTA/COTA license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, age-specific therapeutic treatments to help patients improve motor skills and functional independence
• Execute intervention strategies, guide therapeutic exercises, and instruct patients on using adaptive equipment or daily living modifications
• Document patient responses, track daily living progress, and communicate status updates directly to the clinical team
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe home techniques and adaptive strategies for daily living

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Occupational Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Palms West Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA or COTA) administers patient-centered rehabilitative care in inpatient and outpatient settings by following treatment plans designed by a licensed occupational therapist.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver direct, age-specific therapeutic treatments and exercises to help patients improve motor skills and functional independence

• Plan Implementation: Execute intervention strategies, guide therapeutic exercises, and instruct patients on using special adaptive equipment or everyday task modifications

• Progress Monitoring: Document patient responses, track daily living progress, and communicate status updates directly to the clinical team

• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe home techniques and adaptive strategies for daily living

• Safety & Compliance: Participate in infection control, organizational safety, fire safety, and departmental equipment training programs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Licensure: Clear and active state license (FL Dept of Health OTA/COTA license)

• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within first 30 days of hire

• Skills: Critical thinking, good interpersonal communication skills, and basic computer literacy

Benefits

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

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.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” - 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