[Apply in 3 Minutes] Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Full Time
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Pelham
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Overview As an Aveanna Occupational Therapy Assistant
(OTA) you will utilize your clinical expertise to provide skilled
education, treatment, and interventions as directed by the
Physician in the home health plan of care. You will collaborate
with interdisciplinary team members, receiving and providing
pertinent updates to optimize patient well-being. Full Time Visits
needed for Shelby, Chilton, and the southern part of Jefferson
Counties 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. Why Join Our Team? - Our clinical team is a family of
clinicians who work together to meet the needs of each patient -
From Social Media spotlights on employees, to bonuses, contests,
promotions, etc. – Aveanna boasts an environment that appreciates
and rewards its’ staff. - Nationwide career opportunities where our
leaders encourage advancements - Our clinicians enjoy the
flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce
the best clinical outcomes - We know that our clinicians make or
break the organization’s success - We work with new grads that want
to make a difference in patient lives Aveanna Healthcare Offers: -
401(k) with match - Health, Dental and Vision Benefits - 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 HHH As an employer accepting
Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all
health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions,
including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions
for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job
Applicants Residing in California
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