Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

AdamsPlace; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation in Athens, TN, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. You will provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of an occupational therapist and help evaluate progress toward goals.

The role emphasizes documentation, progress notes, and collaborating with the therapist to support patient goals. We offer an equal opportunity work environment and a mission to maximize patient well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program and licensed in TN.
• Active membership in state and national OT associations preferred.
• Certified to practice as an OTA.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed by the occupational therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the occupational therapist with evaluating progress toward goals.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and progress notes.

Skills

COTA certification

TN License

OT associations preferred

Education

Accredited OTA 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 (COTA)

NHC HomeCare Athens 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.

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.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.