Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care
Date Posted: Oct 03, 2025
Status: Full-Time
Shift Details: Days
Job Summary
*Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Baptist Medical Center is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Acute Care Rehab team in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a full-time position located at Baptist Medical Center (Downtown). The hiring team expects that this position will maintain a Day shift schedule — Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will support the Rehab Services team by working with a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting. Caseload includes various diagnoses - neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical. The ideal candidate would have experience in an acute care setting.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients in order to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
- Participates in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities.
- Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
- Participate in mandatory education and licensure requirements.
Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.
At Baptist Health, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.
When you join Baptist, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Baptist provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.
If you are interested in this full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Baptist Medical Center, please apply now.
Education Required
Associate's Degree
Education Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 1-2 years Occupational Therapy Experience Required
- Experience in Neuro Required
- Acute Care experience preferred
License and Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Required
Location
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.