Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree No Travel Required HCA Florida Citrus Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. 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 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