Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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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.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyTreatment planningPatient documentationPatient educationClinical monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Laurelwood Community Living Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

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$35-$45/hr
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Laurel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Median resident rent
$909/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Laurelwood Community Living Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Laurel, Mississippi
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Pet Insurance
Competitive Pay
Career Advancement Opportunities