Full Time COTAOccupational Therapist Assistant (Licensed therapist)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Diamond Rehab is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time position at our skilled nursing facility Sabine Retirement in Many LA. You should hold a license applied for a license or getting ready to apply for a license.
Job Summary
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients develop recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. The COTA assists in implementing treatment plans to promote independence safety and quality of life for individuals of all ages.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in carrying out individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by an Occupational Therapist
Provide therapeutic activities to improve patients motor skills coordination strength and functional abilities
Help patients practice daily living skills such as dressing eating grooming and mobility
Observe and document patient progress responses to treatment and any concerns
Communicate patient progress and challenges to the supervising Occupational Therapist
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises adaptive equipment and strategies for daily activities
Maintain a clean safe and organized treatment environment
Follow all facility policies safety standards and ethical guidelines
Required Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current state licensure or certification as a COTA
Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
CPR certification (often required)
Skills and Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Compassion patience and empathy
Ability to follow treatment plans and instructions accurately
Good observation and documentation skills
Physical stamina to assist patients and perform therapeutic activities
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift or assist patients as needed
Prolonged standing walking and bending
Benefits package:
1) 14 paid pf PTO
2) 3 sick days
3)medical/dental/vision insurance
4) long- and short-term disability
5) life insurance
For more information please call text or email Angela Clary at or
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
