Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver rehabilitative services under supervision. You will implement prescribed interventions, observe progress, and maintain documentation in electronic health records to support individualized care plans.

The role requires familiarity with OT principles, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to safety and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and assistive devices.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and document data accurately.
• Effective communication in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers OT treatment programs as directed by supervising OT.
• Observes patient response and reports changes to the supervising therapist.
• Conducts group or individual therapy sessions to support function.
• Documents treatments, patient responses, and observations; ensure co-signature when required.
• Maintains clear communication with rehabilitation team and nursing staff.

Skills

Therapy administration

Observation & reporting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Safety & infection control

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver rehabilitative services under supervision. You will implement prescribed interventions, observe progress, and maintain documentation in electronic health records to support individualized care plans.

The role requires familiarity with OT principles, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to safety and infection control practices.