Occupational Therapist Asst, PRN
Company: Mederi Caretenders
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Asst, PRN at Mederi Caretenders summary:
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides home-based
occupational therapy services to help patients regain their
physical abilities under the supervision of a licensed Occupational
Therapist. Responsibilities include following individualized
treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating
care with healthcare team members. The position offers flexible
scheduling, continuing education support, and opportunities for
career advancement within a caring healthcare environment. We are
hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. At Mederi
Caretenders, 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 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 FL • Current CPR certification • Current
driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public transportation Keywords: occupational therapy
assistant, home health care, patient rehabilitation, treatment
plans, continuing education, flexible scheduling, patient care
coordination, certified OTA, CPR certification, healthcare
services
Keywords: Mederi Caretenders, Palm Harbor , Occupational Therapist Asst, PRN, Healthcare , Clearwater, Florida