Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time

📍 DeRidder, LA
🏥 Cypress Westwood Manor
💼 Employer: Diamond Rehab

Diamond Rehab is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team at Westwood Manor in DeRidder, Louisiana. This role offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.

Benefits Package

• 14 paid days off

• 3 paid sick days

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 2 days bereavement pay

• Life insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Therapy Sessions:
  Work under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to implement treatment plans and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and activities aimed at improving physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.

• Patient Assessment:
  Assist with gathering patient information, documenting progress, and reporting any changes in patient condition to the supervising OTR.

• Treatment Plan Development:
  Collaborate with the OTR to develop and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.

• Patient & Family Education:
  Instruct patients and their families on therapeutic exercises and activities to be performed at home to support recovery and independence.

• Documentation & Compliance:
  Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Education:
  Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Certification:
  NBCOT certification required

• Licensure:
  Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas

 

For further information please call, text or email Allison Moon at 727-773-6420 or amoon@synergycare.com