What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA position at NHC and Affiliates?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at NHC HomeCare Somerville
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Somerville is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team of professionals in providing occupational therapy services for patients who require rehabilitative treatment to help restore strength, balance, and confidence after illness, injury, decline, or surgery. The team at NHC HomeCare Knoxville work in an interdisciplinary environment to develop individual treatment plans for every patient using evidence based treatment techniques for maximizing functional outcome!
The occupational therapy assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the occupational therapist. This work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state within which the assistant practices.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and initially certified or eligible for certification by the NCBOT
- Must have Tennessee COTA ( Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ) license
- Must have reliable transportation, a positive attitude, and be a team player
- Prior SNF, Matrix, & Casamba experience a plus
Position Highlights:
- Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist.
- Assist the occupational therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and treatment procedures. Assist in collecting data in accordance with professional standards and state regulations.
- Observe, record and report to the therapist, the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients.
- Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assures that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-somerville/
We look forward to talking with you!
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