Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for an acute care setting on a PRN schedule. You will implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the occupational therapist to adjust goals as needed.

Discharge planning and guidance on adaptive equipment will be part of the role, with supervision of therapy technicians when applicable. Requires Florida COTA and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• COTA credentialed from Florida Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Implement established treatment plan and document patient progress.
• Monitor patient response to treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and potential goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Provide discharge planning and information on adaptive equipment and community support.

Skills

BLS certification

COTA credential

Acute care experience

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

• Department: Acute Care

• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress.

• Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.

• Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

• Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 23.84

Max Salary 33.24