What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA position at Beacon Home Health-Chattanooga?
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Job Location: Beacon Home Health Services Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: Part-Time or PRN
We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Chattanooga area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Home Health Services, 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 for providing 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 PT license 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.
Beacon Home Health Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care 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.
Work Location: On the road
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.