Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the Role

We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN/per diem/as-needed basis. As a COTA, you will assist with the coordination of patient-centered and occupational-based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation for our patients.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Florida.
• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistance.

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, offering patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With over 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services, including:

• 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center.
• Specialized programs such as an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, and maternity center.

Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission. Our "care like family" culture extends to our patients, our people, and our Jacksonville community.