Acute Certified Occupational Therapy Assist

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Baycare is in search of our newest Acute Care Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN. Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospital has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:

• Acute care COTA is responsible for assisting 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
• Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy

Location: Mease Countryside - Safety Harbor, FLStatus: Pool, Exempt: NoShift Hours: varies/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled