Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Long-Term Care - Port Allen, LA
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Long-Term Care
LP Therapy
LP Therapy is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services in a Long-Term Care setting under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Flexible scheduling available, new grads welcome with mentorship provided!
Responsibilities: carry out established plans of care; assist patients with daily living skills and functional activities; fabricate and adapt splints and assistive devices; help design and modify patient environments; educate patients and families on home programs and adaptive equipment; complete timely and accurate Medicare and facility documentation; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; support patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and productivity standards.
Qualifications: Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant; current state COTA license; LTC experience preferred; knowledge of Medicare documentation; strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Work Environment: LTC facility; physical demands consistent with therapy services, including lifting and mobility assistance.
Join LP Therapy and help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.
From Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 117 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information)-bed nursing home in Bryan, TX, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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