Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Acute PRN

A PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is needed at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel, Florida, supporting inpatient acute care rehabilitation under supervising Occupational Therapists. ### What you'll do - Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising OT, applying appropriate therapeutic procedures and techniques - Document patient interventions, progress, and response to treatment accurately and timely using objective, measurable terminology in accordance with insurance and hospital standards - Provide patient and family education, including home exercise programs to support continuity of care after discharge - Conduct age-appropriate assessments and interventions, completing annual age-specific competency requirements relevant to the scope of care - Serve as a clinical instructor and mentor to students and new staff within the department - Participate in performance improvement initiatives and community outreach events to extend clinical expertise beyond the hospital setting ### What we're looking for - Active Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure — required - Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant — required - Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification — required - NBCOT certification — preferred - Entry-level knowledge of medical occupational therapy principles, diagnostics, and treatment - Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office suite ### What's included - Hourly pay range: $21.56 – $40.09 (annualized $44,845 – $83,387 at full-time equivalent) - PRN day-shift schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM - Three weekend days required per month; one winter and one summer holiday required annually ### About the practice AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is part of the AdventHealth system, a faith-based, not-for-profit health network operating across the United States. The Wesley Chapel campus provides comprehensive acute care services to the growing Pasco County community north of Tampa, Florida. The rehabilitation department emphasizes evidence-based practice, mentorship, and ongoing clinical development.