Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN / COTA

National HealthCare Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at West Meade Place in Nashville, TN. The COTA will work under the supervision of an OT to provide rehabilitative services, helping patients regain strength, balance and confidence after illness, injury or surgery.

It requires Tennessee COTA licensure and graduation from an AOTA‑accredited OTA program. Responsibilities include assisting with tests and treatments, maintaining accurate documentation,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and eligible for NCBOT certification
• Must hold Tennessee COTA license
• Reliable transportation and team player
• Thorough knowledge of OT principles, methods, materials and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow OT treatment plans and documentation procedures
• Professional attitude, behavior and appearance

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services under the direction of the OT
• Assist in tests, evaluations and treatment procedures; collect data per standards
• Observe, record and report patient status to the therapist
• Maintain documentation per location procedures and ensure third-party compliance
• Assist with patient and family education and with in-service programs
• Assist with safety checks, equipment maintenance and clean work area
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct
• Support community outreach to promote OT services

Skills

COTA license

AOTA accredited program

Tennessee license

Reliable transportation

Team player

OT principles knowledge

Documentation skills

Patient care

Education

AOTA accredited OTA program

NCBOT certification eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN / COTA

Job Category: Therapy-Rehab

Requisition Number: PRNCE041830

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at West Meade Place

West Meade Place is currently seeking a PRN 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 Tennessee 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
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the occupational therapist pertaining to treatment programs, documentation and the policies and procedures of the location served.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family and other personnel and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed.
• Must demonstrate professional attitude, behavior and appearance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments and disciplines following established policies, procedures or guidelines of the location served.
• Ability to perform the mental, physical, and emotional requirements of the job.
• Must be able to take direction from the occupational therapist in an accurate and professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist the occupational therapist in consulting with patients, family members, and other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Assist the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other activities as assigned.
• Assist with regular checks for safety, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of safe, clean and professional work area and other related items as requested.
• Must be able to maintain patient information as confidential.
• Must be aware of the effects, consequences, and ramifications of treatment procedures.
• Assist occupational therapist as directed in performing public relations functions including contacts with the medical and general community in promoting occupational therapy services.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term 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.

NHC offers competitive PRN rates.

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

Training - Therapy

Expert

Required

Cert Occup Therapist

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