Occupational Therapy Assistant: Impactful Care & Growth

Ascension Living; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Living is seeking a Day shift, Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy department in Chattanooga, TN. You will implement established OT plans, monitor patient responses, and seek clinical guidance as needed.

You will document progress and collaborate with the supervising OT, while educating patients and families on deficits and discharge planning. Requirements include a BLS certification within 1 month and a valid COTA license prior to hire, with a

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required prior to hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Takes part in treatment implementation and ongoing monitoring of patient responses under supervision.
• Documents patient progress and communicates findings to the supervising OT.
• Educates patients and families on deficits, adaptive equipment, discharge planning and supports therapy technicians.

Skills

BLS Certification

COTA License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Ascension Living is seeking a Day shift, Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy department in Chattanooga, TN. You will implement established OT plans, monitor patient responses, and seek clinical guidance as needed.

You will document progress and collaborate with the supervising OT, while educating patients and families on deficits and discharge planning. Requirements include a BLS certification within 1 month and a valid COTA license prior to hire, with a