Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

AdamsPlace • Athens, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Athens is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team. The Occupational Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned and supervised by the occupational therapist. National HealthCare Corporation is a recognized leader in quality care, aiming to provide a full range of extended care services to maximize patient well-being and independence. The NHC environment fosters encouragement, challenge, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity, with employees committed to patient health and community well-being.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed under the statutes of the state in which the assistant will be practicing as well as certified.

Nice To Haves

• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed and supervised by the occupational therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the occupational therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments.
• Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree