Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant Float (Licensed Therapist)

SYNERGY CARE, INC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Aflac

Jury duty pay

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

SYNERGY CARE, INC. in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time float position, working across Assisted Living, Memory Care, and outpatient clinics. The role emphasizes rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include providing OT treatments, following OT plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehab team while maintaining EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or graduating within 6 months.
• NBCOT certified (COTA/L) and eligible for Louisiana OTA license.
• Experience in SNF, assisted living, memory care, or outpatient rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents in AL, memory care, and outpatient settings.
• Implement treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Focus on ADLs, functional mobility, cognitive therapy, and safety training.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and compliance standards.

Skills

COTA licensed

Geriatric rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

NBCOT certified (COTA/L)

Louisiana OTA license

Accredited OTA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant Float (Licensed Therapist)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time Float| Lake Charles, LA | Assisted Living / Memory Care / Outpatient

Synergy Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position floating between twoAssisted Living (AL), Memory Care, and outpatient clinic setting in Lake Charles, LA.

This role is ideal for a skilled nursing, geriatric, and outpatient-focused COTA who is passionate about rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents in AL, memory care, and outpatient settings
• Implement treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Focus on ADLs, functional mobility, cognitive therapy, and safety training
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and compliance standards
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Aflac
• Jury duty pays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (or graduating within 6 months)
• NBCOT certified (COTA/L)
• Current or eligible for Louisiana OTA license
• Experience in SNF, assisted living, memory care, or outpatient rehab preferred