Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital in Sun City Center, FL, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team on a PRN basis. You will support patient-centered goals and contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic services that promote recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with occupational therapists, adherence to plans, documentation, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Florida COTA license to practice.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Follow established treatment plans to set goals for ADL/IADL and functional independence.
• Record and monitor patient data; provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist.
• Adapt therapeutic techniques under supervision to meet patient needs.
• Participate in rounds and respond to patient needs to improve outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida COTA License

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an ambitious (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to our team. As our Occupational Assistant, you will assist with the coordination of patient centered and occupational based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation that are provided to our patients. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (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.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current Florida COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital , our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.

About Our Hospital

• 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

• 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you're not just building a career—you’re joining a mission-driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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