Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN OTA

HCA Healthcare; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible PRN scheduling

Job summary

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital in Trinity, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our PRN team. You will support the coordination of patient-centered goals and provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The role emphasizes implementing treatment plans for ADLs and IADLs, documenting progress, and adapting techniques to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Florida COTA license and BLS certification.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills; able to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow established treatment plans to set measurable goals for ADLs and IADLs.
• Record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback for plan adjustments.
• Adapt therapeutic techniques under supervision to meet patient needs.
• Participate in rounding and respond to patient needs to improve outcomes.

Skills

COTA License

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

PC skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 Trinity 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

• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Trinity 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.

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is a 340 bed hospital. We serve Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. We offer specialty services including surgical, oncology and thoracic surgery. We have heart, vascular, behavioral health and obstetrics services. Our obstetrics services include a NICU and maternal fetal medicine. We offer ER 24/7 facilities to the surrounding areas for emergency services. We have been recognized as a leapfrog grade ‘A’ for patient safety. We are an advanced certified primary stroke center. We have earned the Joint Commission’s gold seal for total hips and total knees certification. Our oncology program is an accredited community cancer program. Our healthcare team brings over 50 years in a clinical setting. We have dedication to patient-centered care. Our colleagues are encouraged to learn, grow and thrive in a supportive atmosphere. We celebrate the commitment of our people. We hope you’ll consider our careers at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.

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