UT Medical Center Home Care Services·Maryville, Tennessee
The COTA provides occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to restore physical ability according to an established plan of care. They are responsible for observing, recording, and reporting patient responses to treatment while coordinating care with the healthcare team.
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time Status
Job Location: Maryville, TN
We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Maryville area and surrounding communities! At UT Home Health, our employees enjoy:
Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
The COTA is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The COTA performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care. A few position highlights include:
Provide service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the provision of Occupational Therapy in home care, and in accordance with the plan of care set only as defined by the supervising OT.
Follow the plan of care, instruct and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
Observe, record, and report to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
Current PT license in the state where services are rendered.
Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
UT Home Health, formerly a part of LHC Group, is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This full-time, direct position with LHC Group will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Candidates must hold a current occupational therapy assistant license and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. The role requires the ability to commute daily to various patient residences within the assigned community.
Market context
Physician roles in Tennessee are typically in steady demand, especially in settings that need licensed clinicians who can support patient care and prescribing workflows. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates with the right state licensure, CPR certification, and DPS registration, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Tennessee license and prescribing credentials are active and match the posting exactly.
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