Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant, OTACity, State: Pensacola, FloridaLocation: - Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital PensacolaDepartment: - Physical Therapy -Additional Job Details: Full-Time, Day ShiftBenefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long term / Short Term disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Tuition Assistance after 6 months employment
• 403b with company match
• Paid vacation time off
• Faith based work environment
• Legal services and much more! What You Will Do: Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational -therapist.
  • Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
  • Document findings of patient progress.
  • Seek consultation as necessary.
  • Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
  • Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
  • Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  • Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
  • May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or -job transfer date required.
    • Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Florida -Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:
      • High school diploma or GED required. Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system offering rewarding healthcare careers to the caregivers of Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida communities. When you join our care teams, you join a vast network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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