Home Health OTA — Impactful, Equity Options

Jobtome; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home therapy under supervision of a licensed OT. The role focuses on enabling functional independence and safe daily living in patients' homes.

You will document visits, monitor progress, and coordinate with the care team in compliance with regulations. Must hold an OTA license and CPR certification; ACOTE accreditation and NBCOT eligibility are preferred.

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 ACOTE.
• Eligible to take, or has completed, the NBCOT entry-level certification.
• One year related occupational therapy assistant experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Current state OTA license

NBCOT eligibility / Certification

Job description

Amedisys is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home therapy under supervision of a licensed OT. The role focuses on enabling functional independence and safe daily living in patients' homes.

You will document visits, monitor progress, and coordinate with the care team in compliance with regulations. Must hold an OTA license and CPR certification; ACOTE accreditation and NBCOT eligibility are preferred.