Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Addus HomeCare•Clarksville, TN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its Home Health team in Clarksville, Tennessee, and surrounding counties. The role provides occupational therapy services in clients’ residences, following procedures planned and delegated by a qualified occupational therapist and as prescribed by the provider. The COTA helps clients regain strength, restore mobility, and maintain independence, while communicating client status and needs and maintaining accurate clinical records. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

Certification as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association).
Current licensure as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of practice.
Willingness to travel within the local geographic area.
Current CPR certification.
Reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and appropriate automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Communicate clients’ status, changes in condition, changes in care plan, and needs to family members, staff, and other professionals.
Maintain regular, predictable, and consistent attendance, and be flexible to meet department needs.
Perform occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the client’s residence, as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist.
Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas.
Instruct clients in pushing a wheelchair, supporting or lifting, and positioning in and out of bed.
Assist clients with slings, splints, and self-help devices to obtain physical independence.
Observe clients for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly.
Maintain accurate clinical records and track clients’ goals and progress.