Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients within the acute care hospital.
• Assist in evaluating patients' needs and progress under the supervision of an OT.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients improve motor skills, cognitive abilities, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Carry out treatment plans as designed by the Occupational Therapist, modifying techniques based on patient responses.
• Educate patients and their families about therapeutic exercises, techniques, and adaptive equipment to support recovery.
• Teach patients how to safely perform tasks and manage physical challenges they may face during daily activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, responses to treatments, and any changes in condition.
• Document daily therapy sessions, goals, and any relevant notes in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team including OTs, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to plan and deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
• Required: Associate's Occupational Therapy
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• 1 Year Occupational Therapy
• Facility: BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SFBH
• Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FL
• Status: Pool
• Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m./Days
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No