Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Counseling services

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN) to assist with patient-centered occupational therapy services. You will coordinate treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with health teams to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and an Associate Degree. The position offers various benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, education support, and retirement resources.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is mandatory.
• Associate Degree is required.
• BCLS certification required within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans and set achievable goals.
• Document patient care and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Therapeutic techniques

Education

Associate Degree

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN) at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, you will assist with patient-centered occupational therapy services, coordinate treatment plans, document patient progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow the established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals for maximum functional independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
• Accurately record and document patient care and changes in condition.
• Record, monitor, and review clinical data; provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to the treatment plan and goals based on patient performance.
• Adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities within the scope of practice and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with patient service departments and community agencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs, monitor responses, and adjust programs as needed.
• Support hospital initiatives to meet core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.
• Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Contribute to a culture of patient-centered care and maintain a quiet healing environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Provide clear explanations of care to patients and families, ensuring they are informed of patient status as appropriate.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with physicians regarding patient observations, treatment responses, and changes in condition.
• Use the interdisciplinary team approach to patient care; collaborate, confer, and update team members regarding patient progress, treatment, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS instructor certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leave of absence programs.
• Retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and partnerships with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.