Occupational Therapy Assistant

Innovate Rehab and Wellness • Winnfield, LA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a skilled nursing facility in Winnfield, Louisiana. The COTA supports high-quality occupational therapy services, helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life through therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The schedule is Monday through Friday and is flexible. Pay is a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

The employer describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience. Its approach emphasizes individualized, patient-centered care, realistic scheduling, and one-on-one therapy, with group or concurrent treatments accounting for under 1%. The role offers a supportive, team-oriented culture and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and rehabilitation excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans created by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care according to state and facility guidelines.
• Monitor and document resident progress and report changes to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate residents and caregivers about adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and other healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and other regulations.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount marketplace.
• Benefits start on day one for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree