Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA (Only 24h Left)
Company: Deaconess HomeCare
Location: Laurel
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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