About this role
Occupation Therapy
Job Summary
Functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient's plan of treatment. In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist, utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the development and/or rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, visual-motor and functional deficits as related to Activities of Daily Living. Provides quality, cost effective treatment to SMHCS customers. Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education. Submits concise, accurate, and complete documentation and charges.
Required Qualifications
- Require current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure.
Mandatory Education
AS: Associate of Science
Preferred License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Other facts
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides patient care and support activities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They utilize various therapeutic techniques for patient rehabilitation and provide education to patients and caregivers.
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