Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Acute Care department. The role involves implementing established treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families on discharge planning and adaptive equipment.

The position may supervise therapy technicians in compliance with regulatory standards. The job is based in Pensacola, FL, with days and PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire.
• COTA credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities and documents patient progress.
• Monitors patient responses and communicates progress to occupational therapy team.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and discharge planning, including adaptive equipment and community resources.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy technicians in accordance with regulations and standards.

Skills

BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COTA certification (Florida Board)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

• Department: Acute Care

• Schedule: Days | PRN

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Monitors patient's response to treatment plan. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides 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

• Required Credential(s):

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

• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

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Min Salary: 23.84

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