Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Full Time

Position Overview 

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic home health care team.  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.  
• Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.  
• Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.  
• Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s physician, as appropriate.  
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.  
• Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment.  
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.  
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.  
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.  
• Participates in in-service programs.  
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.  
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association  
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis.  
• Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.  
• Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.  
• Maintains consistent attendance.  
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.  
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner 

Aveanna Healthcare Offers: 

• 401(k) with match  
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours 
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement  
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays 

Requirements:  

• Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program from an accredited university/program.  
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice  
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures  

Preferred:  

• Strong organization and communication skills  
• Attention to detail  
• Time management  
• Proven relationship-builder  
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation