COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amedisys, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plans

HSA option

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health in Hamilton County, TN.

This full-time, day-shift role involves providing skilled OT interventions under physician-approved plans of care, documenting visits, and reporting patient progress to the supervising OT and care team. You will support patients and caregivers with resources, promote meaningful occupational engagement, stay current on OT practices, and participate in care coordination with the team.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, specific to the assigned state.
• Graduate of an OTA program accredited by ACOTE (AOTA).
• Eligible to take or completed the NBCOT OTA certification exam.
• One year related OTA experience preferred; regional leadership approval or residency if less than one year may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents each visit according to guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to the supervising OT and care team.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness through meaningful occupational engagement.
• Keeps up with OT trends and knowledge for service provision and care coordination.

Education

Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the assigned state

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

NBCOT entry-level certification as OTA

Current CPR certification

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.