Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health in Florida seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy teams in home health, delivering tailored exercises and activities to improve strength, mobility and independence for patients.

You will assist therapists, document progress, maintain accurate records, participate in safety checks and transfers, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. This role requires compliance with background checks and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a certified OTA program.
• Active OTA license/certification in Florida.
• CPR certification valid at time of employment.
• Two-step TB test completed per policy.
• Auto insurance proof may be required for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist in implementing treatment interventions.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve strength, mobility and function.
• Document training results and maintain patient records.
• Report patient status changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatrics / home health

Lifting and transferring patients (up 

Education

Degree from cert Occupational Therapy Assistant program

OTA certification in state of practice

CPR certification (Live)

Two-step TB skin test

Auto Insurance

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• One year preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity,and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Location : Special Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.