Occupational Therapy Assistant

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with HCA Florida Northside Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary And Qualifications We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a full‑time basis. As a COTA on our team, you will assist with the coordination of patient‑centered and occupational‑based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation 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 Accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance. 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. Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience. Requirements Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Experience in appropriate healthcare setting; acute‑care setting preferred. Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure (OTA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions; PC skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. 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, 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed facility offering state‑of‑the‑art treatment. We are located in the heart of South Pinellas County, minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our facility offers a full range of services, including interventional stroke care, spine care, orthopedics, 24‑hour emergency services, cardiac care and general surgery. Northside Hospital is the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and is proud of our recognition as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are an American College of Radiology Accredited facility and a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac care center known for introducing new procedures. Our team continues to expand its services and strives to give the St. Petersburg community a healthier tomorrow. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010‑2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Occupational Therapy Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Florida Northside Hospital