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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Woodbridge Care Center logoWoodbridge Care CenterTampa, FLFull TimePosted 1mo ago

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About the job

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Now Hiring

Tampa, FL 33615

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Woodbridge Care Center in Tampa, Florida.

We are looking for a clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, achieving meaningful functional outcomes, and improving the quality of life of both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player who demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

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Key Responsibilities for Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Provide comprehensive occupational therapy treatment plans, elaborate individualized treatment plans with Occupational Therapist, and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Medicare guidelines, skilled therapy requirements, and appropriate documentation practices.
  • Develop and support long-term care programming, including ADL enhancement, fall prevention, functional maintenance, positioning, contracture prevention, adaptive equipment, and restorative nursing collaboration.
  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapist, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and achieve optimal resident outcomes.
  • Provide skilled interventions addressing activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, and functional mobility.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful documentation supporting medical necessity, skilled interventions, patient progress, and functional outcomes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as appropriate, and promote measurable clinical and functional outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and facility leadership.

Qualifications for Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Current Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
  • Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.
  • Strong understanding of PDPM, Medicare Part A and Part B, and skilled therapy documentation requirements.
  • Experience with Net Health and Point Click Care preferred.
  • Knowledge of long-term care programming, ADL retraining, fall prevention, positioning, contracture management, restorative nursing, and functional maintenance programs.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes.

What We're Looking for in Occupational Therapy Assistant

We have been in business for over 30 years and value our in-house therapists more than clinical expertise. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of patient outcomes, communicates proactively, supports their colleagues, and recognizes the significant role rehabilitation plays in the overall success of the facility.

Our ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, solution-oriented, and dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest practicable level of independence.

We especially value clinicians who are passionate about developing meaningful long-term care programs, identifying opportunities to improve residents' quality of life, and working collaboratively with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to promote resident-centered care.

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a collaborative rehabilitation department where your clinical expertise, professional contributions, and commitment to resident care valued.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse patient population, contribute to innovative rehabilitation and long-term care programs, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents we serve.

We encourage professional growth, teamwork, clinical accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services.

Apply Today!

If you are an Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about clinical excellence, teamwork, and delivering exceptional rehabilitation outcomes, we encourage you to apply and join our team in Tampa, Florida.

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From Woodbridge Care Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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