Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care (Full-Time)

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team full-time. The COTA will assist with patient-centered goals, support ADLs/IADLs, and work under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to promote functional independence and quality patient care.

Requirements include Florida OTA licensure, BLS, an Associate degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Active Florida OTA license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and document progress.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of patient-centered and occupational-based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation are provided to patients.
• Follow established treatment plans to reach maximum functional independence for ADLs and IADLs.
• Record, monitor, and review clinical data; provide feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding plan modifications.
• Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Skills

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading/comprehension of instructions

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Acute-care experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team full-time. The COTA will assist with patient-centered goals, support ADLs/IADLs, and work under supervision of an Occupational Therapist to promote functional independence and quality patient care.

Requirements include Florida OTA licensure, BLS, an Associate degree, and strong communication skills.