LHC Group-posted 17 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Dothan, AL
5,001-10,000 employees

We are hiring for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). At Southeast Alabama Homecare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities flexible scheduling and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

  • The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA) in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.
  • The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care.
  • Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT.
  • Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
  • Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
  • Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
  • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
  • Current OTA licensure in the state of Alabama
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • flexible scheduling and autonomy
  • career growth possibilities
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