Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Nhccare; Johnson City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Johnson City is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our care team in Johnson City, TN. The COTA delivers skilled therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist and contributes to patient progress toward goals.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, progress notes, and daily records, with collaboration to adjust care plans and ensure quality outcomes in home health settings.

Qualifications

• Must 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.

Skills

Licensed in state

Professional association membership

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: CERTI041773

• Part-Time

Locations

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NHC HomeCare Johnson City
Johnson City, TN 37601, USA

Description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - NHC HomeCare Johnson City

NHC HomeCare Johnson City is looking for a COTA 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.

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.

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