Occupational Therapy Assistant

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient-centered rehabilitation plans. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement goals and monitor progress, ensuring quality care and functional independence for daily living activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, Florida COTA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current Florida COTA License
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• 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

Responsibilities

• You will accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for ADL's and IADL's.
• You will record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance.
• You will, 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.
• You will participate in rounding and proactively responds to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida COTA License

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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 (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to our team. As our Occupational Assistant, you will assist with the coordination of patient centered and occupational based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation that 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:

• You will accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's).
• You will record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance.
• You will, 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.
• You will participate in rounding and proactively responds to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current Florida COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) License
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members. We were the first hospital in northwest Pasco County to offer a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program, and our commitment to quality has earned us recognition for innovative care. Our accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery exemplify our high-quality services. With over 100,000 procedures performed, we are dedicated to excellence.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- 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.