Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

AdamsPlace; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A caring healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for its Chattanooga location. The role involves providing occupational therapy services as supervised by a licensed occupational therapist, assisting with patient evaluations, and documenting progress notes. Candidates must graduate from an accredited program and be licensed in Tennessee. This position offers a supportive environment and a commitment to patient care. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply and learn more about opportunities in senior care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Must be licensed under state statutes and certified.
• Active membership in occupational therapy associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed by the therapist.
• Assists with evaluation of progress towards goals.
• Documents patient progress as directed by the therapist.
• Consults with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain patient care continuity.

Skills

Licensed under state statutes

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Active member of occupational therapy associations

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

NHC HomeCare Chattanooga is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team! The Occupational Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned and supervised by the occupational therapist.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed under the statutes of the state in which the assistant will be practicing as well as certified.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed and supervised by the occupational therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the occupational therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.
• Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Assists the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the occupational therapist.
• Contributes to Occupational Therapy related CQI, as requested.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
• May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the Administrator/Director.

NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge, innovation and improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

There are full benefits.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chattanooga/

We look forward to talking with you!

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