Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Beacon Home Health
  • Union City, Tennessee
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

    Job Location: Union City, TN

    Job Type: Per Diem

    We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Union City area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:

    • Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
    • Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
    • Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
    • Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

    POSITION OVERVIEW:

    The COTA is responsible forproviding occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The COTA performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care. A few position highlights include:

    • Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the provision of Occupational Therapy in home care, and in accordance with the plan of care set only as defined by the supervising OT.
    • Follow the plan of care, instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
    • Observe, record, and report to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
    • Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

    THE MUST HAVES:

    • Current COTA certification in the state where services are rendered.
    • Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
    • Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

    Full-Time Benefits Include:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
    • 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
    • Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
    • Employee Referral Bonuses
    • 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

    Beacon Home Health is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

    The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationUnion City, Tennessee
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    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)unmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Hospice Careunmatched
    • Information Assetsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Public Transportunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

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