Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Location: Union City, TN Job Type: Per Diem We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Union City area and surrounding communities! Position Overview The COTA is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The COTA performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care. Responsibilities Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the provision of Occupational Therapy in home care, and in accordance with the plan of care set only as defined by the supervising OT. Follow the plan of care, instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants. Observe, record, and report to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition. Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant. Must Haves Current COTA certification in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation. Reliable commute to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre‑Tax Savings Accounts. 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & employee assistance program. Generous paid time off plan and 6 paid holidays annually. Employee referral bonuses. 401(k) retirement plan & employer match. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deercreekseniorliving