Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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 currently in search of our newest **Acute Care COTA** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. **St. Joseph’s Hospital-South** has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™. We are a full-service hospital offering outpatient services, intensive care, a 24-bed maternity unit, imaging, lab, surgical services, and more, in a relaxing, family-centered environment.

**"Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Certified Occupational Therapists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"**

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts

+ **AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!**

**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:** **St Josephs South Hospital - Riverview, FL**

**Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No**

**Shift Hours:** **5 8-hour or 4 10-hour shifts/Days**

**Weekend Work:** **Occasional**

**On Call:** **No**

**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

**Location** Riverview:St Josephs South | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** 164271

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