Occupational Therapist Assistant Plan 1
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Occupational Therapist Assistant Plan 1
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals
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.
- Require current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure.
AS: Associate of Science
BLS: Basic Life Support
Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System provides regional hospital and outpatient care in Southwest Florida, operating two acute-care hospitals (the flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital and SMH-Venice with 212 beds), two freestanding ERs, and a network of outpatient centers with over 2,500 medical staff. Care is delivered across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services within a single regional network to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment. It is the region's only public, not-for-profit health system, serving as a safety net for uninsured and underinsured, which helps it offer broad access and community-focused care. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health care to residents through an integrated network that meets diverse needs.
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