Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA PRN)

LHC Group, Inc.; Nashville-Davidson (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide in-home therapy to patients, helping them regain their physical abilities while fostering meaningful connections. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and career growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your passion for quality healthcare can thrive. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying the benefits of continuing education and a culture of trust and belonging.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Qualifications

• Must have current OTA licensure in TN and CPR certification.
• Requires a dependable vehicle for patient visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in their homes.
• Follow treatment plans and report patient progress to supervising OT.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy practices.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Treatment

Communication

Education

Current OTA Licensure

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

At SunCrest Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA) in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care.

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT.
• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current OTA licensure in the state of TN
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle