Occupational Therapy Assistant
Universal Health Services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Universal Health Services
Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings in compliance with Manatee Health policies, standards and philosophy, The Joint Commission standards, and the AOTA Code of Ethics This role involves supporting adult and pediatric patients who experience a loss of and/or deficiency in functional independence related to chronic, traumatic or developmental illness, impairment and/or disability in achieving their functional goals through therapeutic activities, education, and specialized care techniques. Interventions are developed with the patient and their family and/or caregivers as partners in the rehabilitation process.
Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.
About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):
Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.
Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County.
MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | |||
Description | Not Required | Required | Preferred |
High School Diploma/GED | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Vocational/Technical School/Diploma | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
Associate’s degree | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Bachelor’s Degree | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Master’s Degree | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Other: | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION | ||
Description | Required | Preferred |
State of Florida Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | ☒ | ☐ |
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification | ☒ | ☐ |
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE | ||
Description | Required | Preferred |
Minimum of one (1) year outpatient experience | ☐ | ☒ |
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Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.
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