Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & Comprehensive Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient-centered rehabilitation plans. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement goals and monitor progress, ensuring quality care and functional independence for daily living activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, Florida COTA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current Florida COTA License
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• You will accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for ADL's and IADL's.
• You will record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance.
• You will, within scope of practice and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient.
• You will participate in rounding and proactively responds to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida COTA License

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient-centered rehabilitation plans. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement goals and monitor progress, ensuring quality care and functional independence for daily living activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy, Florida COTA license, and BLS certification.