Healthpro Heritage, LLC·Mansura, Louisiana
Assist in delivering individualized therapy and activities of daily living based on plans developed by an Occupational Therapist. Track patient progress, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opportunity near Mansura, LA. $2,500 sign-on bonus! Need: Split position between Pineville, LA and Mansura, LA Pay Range: $32-$35 per hour + $2,500 sign-on bonus Setting for Mansura: Beautiful Skilled Nursing Facility Setting for Pineville: Highly-rated 154-bed Skilled Nursing Facility
Culture change facility with a very unique layout in Mansura.
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.
Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
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.
Requires an Associate's degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program and NBCOT certification. Current state licensure is required, and previous experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
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