Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Lion Care; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus!

New Grad-Tuition Reimbursement Allow.

Highest pay rates

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Continuing Education Allowance

Professional License Reimbursement

Job summary

Woodbridge Care Center in Tampa, FL is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services for short-term and long-term residents. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, document progress, and promote functional independence.

The role emphasizes PDPM understanding, evidence-based interventions, and compassionate, resident-focused care.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited OTA program.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of PDPM, Medicare Part A and Part B, and skilled therapy documentation requirements.
• Experience with Net Health and Point Click Care preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy treatment plans, elaborate individualized treatment plans with Occupational Therapist, and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Medicare guidelines, skilled therapy requirements, and appropriate documentation practices.
• Develop and support long-term care programming, including ADL enhancement, fall prevention, functional maintenance, positioning, contracture prevention, adaptive equipment, and restorative nursing collaboration.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapist, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and achieve optimal resident outcomes.
• Provide skilled interventions addressing activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, and functional mobility.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful documentation supporting medical necessity, skilled interventions, patient progress, and functional outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and promote measurable clinical and functional outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and facility leadership.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Florida OTA license

Graduate from accredited OTA program

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Now Hiring

Tampa, FL 33615

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Woodbridge Care Center in Tampa, Florida.

We are looking for a clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, achieving meaningful functional outcomes, and improving the quality of life of both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player who demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus!
• New Grad-Tuition Reimbursement Allowance
• Highest pay rates
• Flexible schedules
• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional License Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities for Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy treatment plans, elaborate individualized treatment plans with Occupational Therapist, and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Medicare guidelines, skilled therapy requirements, and appropriate documentation practices.
• Develop and support long-term care programming, including ADL enhancement, fall prevention, functional maintenance, positioning, contracture prevention, adaptive equipment, and restorative nursing collaboration.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapist, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and achieve optimal resident outcomes.
• Provide skilled interventions addressing activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, and functional mobility.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful documentation supporting medical necessity, skilled interventions, patient progress, and functional outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and promote measurable clinical and functional outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and facility leadership.

Qualifications for Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Current Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of PDPM, Medicare Part A and Part B, and skilled therapy documentation requirements.
• Experience with Net Health and Point Click Care preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care programming, ADL retraining, fall prevention, positioning, contracture management, restorative nursing, and functional maintenance programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes.

What We're Looking for in Occupational Therapy Assistant

We have been in business for over 30 years and value our in-house therapists more than clinical expertise. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of patient outcomes, communicates proactively, supports their colleagues, and recognizes the significant role rehabilitation plays in the overall success of the facility.

Our ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, solution-oriented, and dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest practicable level of independence.

We especially value clinicians who are passionate about developing meaningful long-term care programs, identifying opportunities to improve residents' quality of life, and working collaboratively with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to promote resident-centered care.

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a collaborative rehabilitation department where your clinical expertise, professional contributions, and commitment to resident care valued.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse patient population, contribute to innovative rehabilitation and long-term care programs, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents we serve.

We encourage professional growth, teamwork, clinical accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services.