Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System·Sarasota, Florida

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

Provides patient care and rehabilitation support under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to address physical, cognitive, and functional deficits. Responsible for patient education and maintaining accurate clinical documentation and charges.

Department

Occupational Therapy Job Summary

Functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient's plan of treatment.

In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist, utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the development and/or rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, visual-motor and functional deficits as related to Activities of Daily Living.

Provides quality, cost effective treatment to SMHCS customers.

Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education.

Submits concise, accurate, and complete documentation and charges.

Required Qualifications
Require current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Mandatory Education: AS: Associate of Science

Preferred Education: Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Closes: Jul 31, 2027
Application: Employer website

Florida OTA roles remain steady

In Florida, Occupational Therapy Assistant roles are commonly tied to inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings, so demand often follows local patient volume and facility staffing needs. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want an associate degree, current state certification, BLS, and experience in inpatient rehabilitation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to rehab experience.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Occupational Therapy Job Summary

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Posting details

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