Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Laurelwood Community Living Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life保险

401K

Pet insurance

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Laurelwood Community Living Center in Laurel, MS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide patient-focused therapy.

You will implement treatment plans, educate families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support residents' well-being. Laurelwood emphasizes compassion and growth, offering comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Drive to continually learn and grow.
• Professional behavior.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients in developing or regaining physical or mental functioning.
• Monitor and document patient progress during therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Patient care

Empathy

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Description

Laurelwood Community Living Center is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing team!

If you are a highly skilled, caring, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Laurelwood where meaningful connections and opportunities await you.

Our mission is to reconnect people to life. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Laurelwood, our core values are:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

At Laurelwood, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly skilled, caring, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Laurelwood where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!

Laurelwood originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. Laurelwood began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living. At Laurelwood, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their passions.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans as directed by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist patients in developing or regaining physical or mental functioning
• Monitor and document patient progress during therapy sessions
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic activities and exercises
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports
  

Requirements

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Laurelwood Community Living Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.