Occupational Therapy Assistant Inpatient Per Diem Varied Shifts MMH

Manatee Memorial Hospital; Bradenton (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition assistance for continuing ed

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with patients and families to achieve functional goals through therapeutic activities and education.

Eligible candidates should hold a Florida COTA license, have BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of outpatient experience.

Formación

• State of Florida Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of one (1) year outpatient experience required

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient-centered occupational therapy interventions under supervision of a licensed OT
• Support adult and pediatric patients in regaining functional independence through therapeutic activities and education

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings in compliance with Manatee Health policies, standards and philosophy, The Joint Commission standards, and the AOTA Code of Ethics This role involves supporting adult and pediatric patients who experience a loss of and/or deficiency in functional independence related to chronic, traumatic or developmental illness, impairment and/or disability in achieving their functional goals through therapeutic activities, education, and specialized care techniques. Interventions are developed with the patient and their family and/or caregivers as partners in the rehabilitation process.

Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH)

Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic‑assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight‑loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital‑based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County.

MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Not Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Vocational/Technical School/Diploma
• Associate’s degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Other:

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Vocational/Technical School/Diploma
• Associate’s degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Other:

Preferred

• High School Diploma/GED
• Vocational/Technical School/Diploma
• Associate’s degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Other:

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• State of Florida Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Of One (1) Year Outpatient Experience

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