Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adoration Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Chattanooga. This entry-level position allows you to provide essential care to patients in home settings while developing your skills in occupational therapy. Join a dedicated team and empower individuals to live their best lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience in home care setting preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patients' functional status and provide training in activities of daily living.
• Document progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy.
• Follow treatment plans under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptive Skills

Documentation

CPR

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program

Job description

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Overview

Adoration Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your COTA skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistants today to begin helping people live their best life.

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Adoration Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your COTA skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistants today to begin helping people live their best life.

Coverage Area: Hamilton

Adoration Health’s comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• PayOUT daily pay option*
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts
• Eligibility based on location
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA, you will assist in evaluating patients' functional status, teach adaptive skills, follow treatment plans, and assist patient in obtaining established functional goals, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

• Completes established program to restore function, increase joint motion and improve muscle strength and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity
• Provides training in activities of daily living
• Observes, records, and reports to the attending physician, occupational therapist and other staff, the patient's reactions to treatments and any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care
• Instructs patients and their caregivers when applicable in the care and proper use of adaptive equipment and splints.
• Instructs other health team personnel, patients and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient
• Instructs the patient, caregivers or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self exercise programs, when applicable
• Documents appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submits visit documentation per Agency policy
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification in the applicable state
• Minimum of 1 (one) year direct patient care experience preferably in an in-home care setting preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
  
  

About Our Line Of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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