Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - HealthPark Medical Center (Acute Care)

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $25.34 - $32.95 / hour (New grads start at $26.20/hour)

The HealthPark Medical Center's Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team.

HealthPark Medical Center provides specialized cardiovascular care, comprehensive womens and childrens services, and advanced rehabilitation programs. Its home to the Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, a leader in heart and lung care, and is also recognized for excellence in stroke care, orthopedics, and intensive care services.

We value teamwork and take an interdisciplinary approach to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated COTA looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply!

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Lee Health provides occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. The COTA implements selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Occupational Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The COTA will be expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Educational Requirements Required:Associate's in accredited COTA program ; Eligible Lee Health Candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Health's Rehabilitation Professionals is the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Experience Required:No Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements Required:Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License

Certifications/Registration Requirements Required:BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Other: Staff may be required to rotate to treatment areas, other than their primary designation, as requested by their department leader. This could include a regulated area (Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, Rehab Hospital and Pediatrics) that requires Level 2 Background Screening.

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