Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

BrightSpring Health Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role involves providing one-on-one for patients in a home care setting, assisting in evaluations, and following treatment plans, while enhancing your skill set and making a positive impact on lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience, preferably in in-home care.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patients' functional status and teach adaptive skills.
• Document patient's progress and submit visit documentation accordingly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teaching adaptive skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Locations

US-TN-CHATTANOOGA | US-TN-CHATTANOOGA | US-TN-CHATTANOOGA | US-TN-CHATTANOOGA

ID

2025-167677

Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Position Type

Full-Time

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.