Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC
Location
Venice, Florida
Salary
$45 / HOUR
The OTA provides comprehensive occupational therapy services to help inpatient rehabilitation patients regain independence in activities of daily living. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, educating families on adaptive equipment, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary medical team.
Candidates must hold an associate degree in occupational therapy and a current state certification as an OTA, along with BLS certification. Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Description Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (PRN)
Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role is vital in helping patients regain independence in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and returning to their prior level of function.
Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Licenses or Certifications Current certification to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state where currently practicing. Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).