Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Nhccare; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC HomeCare Athens in Athens, TN is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The COTA delivers occupational therapy services under the supervision of the occupational therapist and supports patient progress toward goals.

Qualifications include graduating from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program, holding licensure and certification in the practicing state, and preferred active membership in state and national OT

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 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.

Education

Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: CERTI041509

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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NHC HomeCare Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Therapy

Expert

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