Ochsner Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide routine treatment and care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist at their Lafayette location. The ideal candidate should hold an associate's degree in occupational therapy, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills
Job Summary
This job assumes responsibility for and provides routine treatment as assigned according to plan of care provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Provides direct patient care after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed Occupational Therapist and documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians.
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Ochsner Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide routine treatment and care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist at their Lafayette location. The ideal candidate should hold an associate's degree in occupational therapy, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Routine treatment as assigned
Direct patient care
Daily progress notes
Computer skills and dexterity
Effective verbal and written communication
Nice-to-have
Adapts behavior to specific patient population
Participates in staff and committee projects
Key Requirements
Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
Eligibility for state Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure by examination
Current state license prior to start date
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association