Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health

PruittHealth • Watkinsville, GA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with executing occupational therapy care plans and treatments for patients, as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician and in accordance with State Practice Acts. The role involves providing home health care, documenting care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, monitoring and reporting patient progress, and supporting safe, effective service delivery. Applicants who live in or can commute to Clarke, Oconee, Madison, or Franklin County, Georgia, receive special consideration.

The position offers a per-point compensation model with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort, along with a progressive benefits plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment. The organization describes its workforce as a family of 16,000 partners.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• A valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited school.
• For foreign-trained applicants, education must be deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistant education by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AOTA.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline-specific patient care skills.
• Communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help maintain continuity of care.
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies and other incidents affecting service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment, and maintain current knowledge of proper equipment use.
• Contribute ideas, listen to others, and support cultural diversity to foster teamwork.
• Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others until the issue is resolved.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Progressive benefit plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth
• Additional pay incentives
• Flexible schedules
• Top-of-the-market pay structure with unlimited income potential

What This Job Offers

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