Occupational Therapy Asst PT

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered rehabilitative care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Under the supervision of a licensed OT, you will implement structured treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve daily living activities.

The role requires an Associate Degree in OTA, an active OTA/COTA license, 1 year of experience, and a current BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Active state license or certification (OTA/COTA) and a clear background.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, age-specific therapeutic treatments and exercises to help patients regain functional independence.
• Execute intervention strategies outlined by supervising OT, including motor skills training and device instruction.
• Document patient progress and report updates to the clinical team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe home techniques and daily living strategies.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow infection control and safety rules.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy support

Documentation

Lift/patient handling

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Occupational Therapy Asst with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) administers patient-centered rehabilitative care across inpatient or outpatient settings. Working under a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA implements structured treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises, and tracks functional daily living progress.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver direct, age-specific therapeutic treatments and exercises to help patients regain functional independence.
• Plan Implementation: Execute intervention strategies outlined by the supervising OT, including motor skills training and adaptive device instruction.
• Progress Monitoring: Document patient response and status changes, reporting updates directly to the clinical team.
• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe home techniques and adaptive daily living strategies.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe environment and follow organizational infection control and fire safety rules.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification: Active state license or certification (OTA/COTA) and a clear background.
• Experience: A min of 1 year work exp required
• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of hire
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently assist, move, or carry patients and equipment

Benefits

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state-of-the-art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida. The area has sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We have a friendly atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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