Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Intensive Specialty Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

PTO

Retirement Plan (401k)

Flexible Benefit Plan (HSA and FSA)

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Intensive Specialty Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will assist with patient assessment, treatment, and family instructions, and help deliver home programs to support recovery.

We value hands-on clinicians, English communication, and teamwork in a LTAC setting focused on rehabilitation and comprehensive care. A valid COTA certification and state license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with COTA certification.
• Current state license with renewal maintained per State Board.
• LTAC and rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Deliver home programs, patient and family instructions.
• Document services and participate in team conferences.
• Conduct equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders.

Skills

English proficiency (read/write/speak)

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

COTA certification

State OT license

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Life is all about choices…Why choose to work at Intensive Specialty Hospital as an Occupational Therapist Assistant?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Retirement Plan (401k)


• Flexible Benefit Plan (HSA and FSA)


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Critical Illness


• Life Insurance

Intensive Specialty Hospital is a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital. We provide cardiopulmonary care, ventilator and respiratory care, complex wound care, rehabilitation therapies, addiction medicine program, geriatric psychiatry program, multidisciplinary pain program, and outpatient counseling program.With four locations in Shreveport and Bossier City, we are the largest providers of LTAC services in Northwest Louisiana.

Working at an LTAC facility like Intensive Specialty Hospital is aGREAT OPPORTUNITYfor an Occupational Therapist Assistantto encounter a variety of patients and develop exceptional skills to be a part of our committed TEAM.

Under direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient assessment, treating individual patients, and patient groups; delivering home program, patient, and family instructions; participating in family and team conferences; conduction equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders; and documenting services according to departmental and hospital standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program; certification by COTA


• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the State Board of Occupational Therapy


• Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred;


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills.


• Basic computer skills with minimal guidance

Certification:

• CPR Certification

(T123)