Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN to join our Chattanooga team. This role involves providing occupational therapy services under the direction of an occupational therapist, ensuring high-quality care and team collaboration.

The ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited program and hold a license to practice in Tennessee. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives in a supportive work environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed and supervised by the occupational therapist.
• Assists the occupational therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.

Skills

Licensed under state statutes

Certified by American Occupational Therapy Association

Active member of OTA Associations

Education

Graduate of accredited 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.

National HealthCare Corporation 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.

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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