Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Winter Haven area,Florida USA,Healthcare

At Bay Care, 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.

Winter Haven Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Pool/PRN to join our Acute Care team. This role supports patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery by helping them regain independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, and self‑care skills—while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary health‑care team.

Founded in 1926, Winter Haven Hospital (527 beds) has an outstanding reputation for superior, patient‑centered care. Our mission statement is "to improve the health of the people we serve, by providing the highest quality and most effective care and services -- and to return value to the people in our communities."

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN 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 health‑care professionals to plan and deliver comprehensive patient care.

May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians.

Requirements

BLS (Basic Life Support)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
1 Year Occupational Therapy Facility experience at Bay Care Health System, Rehab Services Main-WHH

Job Details

Location: Winter Haven Hospital - Winter Haven, FL
Status: Pool, Exempt:
No
Shift

Hours:

varies/Days
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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