COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans + telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

401(k) with match

Family leave & adoption aid

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health in Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for full-time daytime shifts, serving patients primarily in Hamilton County. You will deliver skilled interventions under an OT supervisor's plan of care, document visits per AOTA guidelines, and monitor patient progress to inform care decisions.

You'll provide caregiver resources, promote meaningful occupational engagement, stay current with OT practices, and collaborate with the care team to plan follow-up services.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Eligible for NBCOT entry-level certification.
• One year OTA experience preferred; mentoring may be required for less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the supervision of an OT as per plan of care.
• Document each visit according to AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observe and report patient response and changes to the supervising OT and care team.
• Provide caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and services.
• Recommend follow-up care in coordination with the admitting center.
• Stay current on OTA trends and care coordination.

Skills

Licensed OTA

Compassionate care

Documentation

Observation

Communication

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Overview

Shift - Fulltime Days, Will see patients primarily in Hamilton County. Make a Meaningful Impact—One Home at a Time! If you're an Occupational Therapy Assistant passionate about helping patients thrive at home, this role lets you make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll provide skilled interventions under a physician‑approved plan of care, document each visit with clarity, and closely observe and report patient progress to the supervising OT and care team. You’ll support patients and caregivers with helpful resources, promote wellness through meaningful occupational engagement, and stay informed on the latest OT practices. If you’re ready to bring compassion, skill, and initiative to a home‑based setting, we’d love to meet you.

Attractive pay

37.50 to 39.75

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE.
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
• One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
  • If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.