Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

NHC HomeCare Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Knoxville is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a team delivering occupational therapy services for patients requiring rehabilitative treatment to restore strength, balance and confidence after illness, injury, decline, or surgery.

Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the COTA conducts treatments, assists with tests and evaluations, and helps develop individual plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and initially certified or eligible for certification by the NCBOT.
• Must have Tennessee COTA license.
• Reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Assist the occupational therapist in tests, evaluations, and treatment procedures; collect data per professional standards and state regulations.
• Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients.
• Maintain documentation according to procedures and ensure compliance with third party reimbursement requirements.

Skills

AOTA accredited program

Tennessee COTA license

NCBOT eligibility

Reliable transportation

Team player

Education

AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: CERTI041742

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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NHC HomeCare Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA

Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHC HomeCare Knoxville

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

NHC HomeCare Knoxvilleis currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join their team of professionalsin providing occupational therapyservices for patients who requirerehabilitative treatment to help restore strength, balance, and confidence after illness, injury, decline, or surgery. The team at NHC HomeCare Knoxville work in an interdisciplinary environment to develop individual treatment plans for every patient using evidence based treatment techniques for maximizing functional outcome!

The occupational therapy assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the occupational therapist. This work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state within which the assistant practices.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and initially certified or eligible for certification by the NCBOT
• Must have Tennessee COTA ( Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ) license
• Must have reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and be a team player

Position Highlights:

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Assist the occupational therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and treatment procedures. Assist in collecting data in accordance with professional standards and state regulations.
• Observe, record and report to the therapist, the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients.
• Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assures that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met.

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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