Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

2 months ago
Kenner, LouisianaPer Diem / PRNPsychologist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN, Flexible Schedule in United States. Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Opportunity in Kenner, LA. Setting: Highly rated Assisted Living Facility- Inspired Living of Kenner Great management team Flexible Schedule Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Key Responsibilities

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  • Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e.

Requirements

  • Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
  • Certification: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Licensure: Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Experience: Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind.
  • Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth.
  • As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics.
  • Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN, Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

Patient CareTreatment ImplementationProgress MonitoringDocumentationCollaborationPatient EducationTherapeutic ActivitiesDaily Living SkillsInterdisciplinary TeamsAdaptive Equipment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Healthpro Heritage is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kenner, Louisiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Treatment Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Documentation, Collaboration, Patient Education, Therapeutic Activities, Daily Living Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans, focusing on improving daily living skills like dressing and eating. Responsibilities also include tracking and documenting patient progress and collaborating with interdisciplina...

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits Package, Flexible Schedule, Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Healthpro Heritage

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Benefits Package
Flexible Schedule
Growth Opportunities
6.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (5)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago