Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opportunity near Mansura, LA.

Need

• Split position between
• Pineville,
• LA and
• Mansura,
• LA
• Setting for
• Mansura:
• Beautiful
• Skilled
• Nursing
• Facility
• Setting for
• Pineville: Highly-rated 154-bed Skilled Nursing Facility

Additional Information

Culture change facility with a very unique layout in Mansura.

Hours

• 30-40 hours per week
• Schedule: 2 days per week at one facility, and three days a week at the other.
• Pay
• Range: $32-$35 per hour Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
• Purpose-Driven
• Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
• Growth
• Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative
• Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to
• Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive
• Benefits
• Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind! Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Treatment Implementation: Assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including activities to improve daily living skills (e.g., dressing, eating, mobility). Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track and document patient progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with facility policies, and report changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist. Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., PT, OT, nursing) to provide holistic care, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies for independence. Therapeutic Activities & Support: Lead or assist patients with exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapeutic tasks, while creating a positive and supportive environment to encourage patient engagement.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.

Certification

Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Licensure

Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.) is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply. HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.