Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC • Venice, FL

20h

About The Position

Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital providing intensive rehabilitation services to patients with complex rehabilitative needs, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitating conditions, neurological disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Patients admitted to the hospital must be able to tolerate three hours of intensive rehabilitation services per day.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides comprehensive occupational therapy services in the inpatient rehabilitation setting under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role helps patients regain independence in activities of daily living and return to their prior level of function.

Requirements

• Current certification to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Effective spoken and written English communication; legible writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating patients’ functional abilities and limitations and implement treatment plans to improve self-care skills, activities of daily living, and overall independence.
• Provide activities such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and mobility training.
• Educate patients and families on adaptive equipment, home modifications, and strategies for managing their condition.
• Document patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, occupational therapists, physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitation.
• Stay current with occupational therapy practices by attending continuing education courses.
• Maintain a safe and positive patient care environment.
• Promote a healing environment, support patient rights and satisfaction, and use resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities, complete work accurately within specified time constraints, and cooperate with coworkers and other hospital employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree