Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
Company: Deaconess HomeCare
Location: Sandersville
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. At
Deaconess HomeCare in Laurel, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a
culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful
connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their
families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all
about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As
an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to
build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing
education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and
autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve
others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA) in Home Health is
responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their
homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The
Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in
accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of
care. Responsible for following all state specific laws governing
the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the
treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT. Following the
plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based
treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant
and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy
assistants. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT,
the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response
to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates
care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the
health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the
occupational therapy assistant. License Requirements Current OTA
licensure in the state of Current CPR certification Current
driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public
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