Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - Home Health - PRN

Adoration Home Health and Hospice; Whitwell (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this vital role, you will provide direct care to patients, ensuring they receive the best support possible while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. Your expertise will help enhance the quality of life for patients and their families, making a meaningful impact in their home environment. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive leadership team, this position offers a fulfilling career path where you can truly make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• NBCOT certified with current licensure to practice in the state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional status and provide ongoing assessments.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily activities for improved function.
• Maintain clinical records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Teaching Daily Activities

Instruction for Family/Caregiver

Compliance with Legal Requirements

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

NBCOT Certification

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Home Health Experience Preferred

Coverage area: Sequatche, Bledsoe, Grundy, and Marion Counties

Our Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Come join our incredible team of clinicians and supportive leadership and make a meaningful impact with your career today!

PRN benefits include:

• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status
• Teach and/or retrain patient’s skills in daily activities
• Provide instruction to patient’s family/caregiver on treatment regimen
• Follow treatment program and goals for improved patient function as advised by the Registered Occupational Therapist
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and submit documentation
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant education program accredited by ACOTE
• NBCOT certified with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• 1+ year COTA experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN