Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Empath Health is currently seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN to to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Tampa FL . The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of occupational therapy services to participants of Suncoast PACE. This is more than a jobits a mission.

What is PACE

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact : Build lasting connections with participants supporting their independence and mobilitythis is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.

Team-Driven Preventive Focus : Collaborate with physicians nurses social workers and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

What Youll Do

• Implements treatment programs designed by the OT and collaborates with the OT to identify and implement measurable functional outcomes.
• Able to implement routine standardized assessments under the direction of the supervising OT.
• Tracks the need for participant reassessment reports changes in participant status to the supervising OT and contributes to the reassessment process.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and / or Rehab Supervisor instruct other staff and / or caregivers on follow-through programs to be carried out by individuals other than the OT.
• Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care to participants or when performing other job duties.
• Participates in meetings as directed by the Rehab Supervisor and / or OT.
• Track Report and assist with the issuance of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Performs minor equipment and wheelchair repairs as directed.
• Provide training on body mechanics and the use of assistive / adaptive devices and mechanical lift to staff participants and caregivers as needed.
• Counsels and instructs participants and families in the home program in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist and IDT.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to adult and geriatric participants.
• Accepts personal responsibility for professional practice by adhering to state and federal regulations Standards of Practice and established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Empath Health

What Youll Need

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by State of Florida. If educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to occupational therapy assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and

What Youll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida including hospice home health grief care geriatric primary care elder care (PACE) HIV and sexual health (EPIC) and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person body mind and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen supported and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health youll find purpose partnership and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make lifes journey more meaningful.

Key Skills

Employee Evaluation,HIPAA,Data Collection,HTTPS,Physiology Knowledge,Physio therapy,Computer Literacy,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Critical Care Experience,Patient Service Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1