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Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Florida StaffingSaint Petersburg, FL, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a(an) Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN 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 which 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; 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
  • Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed facility offering state-of-the-art treatment. We are located in the heart of South Pinellas County. We're minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our facility offers a full range of services. These include interventional stroke care, and spine care. These also include orthopedics, 24-hour emergency services, cardiac care and general surgery. We are the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County. Northside Hospital is proud of our recognition as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are an American College of Radiology Accredited facility. We are a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac care center. Our heart program is widely known for introducing new procedures. The team at Northside Hospital continues to expand its services. We strive 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.

    If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! 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.

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    Occupational Therapy Assistant Prn • Saint Petersburg, FL, US