Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

BEACON HOME HEALTH • Cleveland, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Cleveland area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community, experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve, having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life, and leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Requirements

• Current COTA license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the 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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed