Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Hudson, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient-centered, occupation-based goals and provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services. Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the assistant follows established treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and adapts therapeutic techniques within their scope of practice. The role also includes responding proactively to patient needs to support outcomes and the patient experience. The position is PRN.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy; the posting also lists an Associate Degree for COTA or OTA.
Current Florida Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association; Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
PC skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow established treatment plans and work toward measurable, achievable goals for maximum functional independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Record, monitor, and review clinical data, and provide the Occupational Therapist with feedback about possible treatment-plan or goal modifications based on patient performance.
Within scope of practice and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet patient needs.
Participate in rounding and respond proactively to patient needs to improve outcomes and the overall patient experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.