Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

NHC HomeCare Athens; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Athens is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our care team in Athens, TN. The COTA will deliver occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OT, assist with patient progress and documentation, and contribute to individualized treatment plans.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited OTA program and licensed in Tennessee; active membership in state/national OT associations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Licensed in the state where practicing.
• Active membership in State/National OT 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.
• Observes patient responses and reports to the therapist.

Skills

OT associations membership preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: CERTI041509

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Part-Time

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Athens HomeCare
NHC HomeCare Athens
584 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Athens HomeCare
NHC HomeCare Athens
584 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303, USA

"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.

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