Certified Occupational Therapy Assist

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: M-F with Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $25.72 Mid $32.16

Position Summary

Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible to the Occupational Therapy WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works within the scope of Occupational Therapy. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Provides direct patient care, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization
• Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress
• Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
• Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.
• Use of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of mandatory requirements, including department proficiencies/competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Essential:

• Accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:

Licenses Essential:

• Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida.

Licenses Preferred:

• Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.

Experience Preferred:

• One year acute care experience.