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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are currently looking for an ambitious (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to our team. As our Occupational Assistant, you will assist with the coordination of patient centered and occupational based goals to ensure diagnostic and therapeutic services and rehabilitation that are provided to our patients. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
Your duties and responsibilities may include:
- You will accurately follow established treatment plan to set measurable and achievable goals to reach maximum functional independence for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's).
- You will record, monitor, and review clinical data, providing feedback to Occupational Therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance.
- You will, within scope of practice and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient.
- You will participate in rounding and proactively responds to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively affect overall patient experience.
Requirements:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from American Occupational Therapy Association
- Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
- Current Florida COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) License
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.
About Our Hospital
- A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
- A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care
- Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations
Our Commitment to Care
- Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
- Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as:
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
- Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery
- Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence‑based practice
Our People & Culture
- A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
- A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
- Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
Recognized for Excellence
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
- Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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HCA Healthcare
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.