COTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Home Health

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return

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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHCS Clinical - Therapy Job Summary: Provides services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . COTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Home Health Nashville, TN | Rutherford County | Middle Tennessee Vanderbilt Home Health Full-Time | 32 Hours per Week | Weekdays Only Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health (COTA) Vanderbilt Home Care Services is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health occupational therapy services to patients across Nashville, Rutherford County, and the greater Middle Tennessee area. This weekday role offers one-on-one patient care in the home setting and the opportunity to work within Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a nationally respected academic medical center. This position offers strong interdisciplinary support, predictable weekday scheduling, and the stability of working within one of the nation's leading academic health systems. Why Join Vanderbilt Home Health? - Part of Vanderbilt Health - Supportive, interdisciplinary home health care team - Full-time weekday schedule with no weekends and no holidays - Competitive hourly pay (not pay-per-visit) - Mileage reimbursement - Benefits available Day One - Professional development and access to Vanderbilt training and education resources - Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized health system Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health Job Details - Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Schedule: Monday-Friday - Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week - Setting: Home Health - Care Model: One-on-one patient care in the community - Service Area: Nashville, Rutherford County, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant Responsibilities - Provide hands-on occupational therapy services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist - Support patients with self-care, mobility, and activities of daily living - Implement individualized care plans and document patient progress accurately and timely - Communicate effectively with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team - Promote patient safety, functional recovery, and independence in the home environment - Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to each patient's goals Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications - Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license - Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience preferred - Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills - Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team - Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

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