Occupational Therapy Assistant

PruittHealth; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

Access to PruittHealth Foundation & P"

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Services team in Florida. You will assist in implementing the patient care plan under supervision, document progress, and help residents achieve functional goals in a post-acute setting.

We offer professional growth through merit increases, relocation opportunities, and access to our Foundation and University resources. Valid Florida license and NBCOT eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice (Florida)
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited program and eligible to take NBCOT exam
• If internationally educated, must meet same requirements as U.S. programs

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan and treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts
• Perform clinical tasks, communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete orientation, in-services, and trainings successfully
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor

Education

NBCOT exam

ACOTE accredited school

Florida license

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapy Assistant (2611732)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2611732

Description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan and treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts
• Perform clinical tasks, and communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid professional license in the state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited school and eligible to take or has passed the NBCOT exam. If foreign-trained, must meet the same qualifications as U.S. educational program requirements

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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