Occupational Therapist Assistant, OTA
Company: CHRISTUS Homecare
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Assistant, OTA at Christus Homecare
summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides home-based
occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed
Occupational Therapist to help patients restore physical function.
Duties include following care plans, instructing patients and
caregivers, documenting patient progress, and coordinating with
healthcare team members. The role requires current OTA licensure,
CPR certification, reliable transportation, and offers
opportunities for continuing education and career growth. We are
hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Athens
area. At CHRISTUS HomeCare, 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 •
flexible scheduling 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 to follow 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
practice • Current CPR certification • Current driver's license and
vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation LI-MD1 Keywords: Occupational Therapy Assistant,
OTA, home health care, patient rehabilitation, therapy services,
CPR certification, patient care coordination, licensed OTA, therapy
treatment plans, continuing education
Keywords: CHRISTUS Homecare, Irving , Occupational Therapist Assistant, OTA, Healthcare , Athens, Texas
