Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Per Diem - Weekdays and some Weekends

Jupiter Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapy team. This role works under the supervision of the OT to implement the plan of care and help patients regain function.

The successful candidate will be licensed in Florida, hold an AS in COTA, and have BLS certification. You will contribute to safe, high-quality patient care in a leading, patient-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Carries out Occupational Therapy Plan of Care as designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Aide personnel.
• Communicates patient progress to the Occupational Therapist with regard to the Plan of Care.
• Documents patient care in accordance with, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Florida OTA license

BLS Certification

Education

AS in COTA

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate from an accredited COTA Program with A.S. degree.

Experience / Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to carry out Occupational Therapy plan of care.

• Carries out Occupational Therapy Plan of Care as designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Aide personnel.
• Communicates patient progress to the Occupational Therapist with regard to the Plan of Care.
• Document patient care in accordance with, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

NOTE

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.