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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Days Advent Health Zephyrhills

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

•          First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
•          Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
•          Life style activities and community growth
•          Close proximity to many of Florida’s finest beaches
•          An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
•          Access to arts, culture and music
•          Premium shopping outlets

Schedule: 

PRN Days, must be available for 4 weekend day shift, 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday

Setting: Acute Care

The role you’ll contribute:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) implements patient care for assigned patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist in accordance with the FCOTA standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 486.021 (b): The practice of COTA means a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform patient related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose license is in good standing and whose activities are performed under the direction of an OT as set forth in rules adapted pursuant to this chapter.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist.  Adheres to standards of Occupational Therapy practice.

·       Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with Occupational Therapist.

·       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·       Demonstrates the ability to competently perform all items on the skills inventory/competency checklist.

·       Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.