Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
The COTA is a member of the multi-disciplinary team that works in the use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities toward the goal of coping with disability and improving functioning in the activities of daily living.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiner or its equivalent.
- Currently licensed by the State of Louisiana
- Experience: 1-2 years (preferred)
Skills
Effective interpersonal written and verbal skills, psychological sensitivity, supervisory, and instructional skills. Must be able to work effectively with patients of all age groups, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and geriatric. Able to accurately document /record progress notes, operate effectively and efficiently under stress.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to help patients cope with disabilities. They are responsible for improving patient functioning in daily living activities and accurately documenting progress notes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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$23/hrWork-life snapshot
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Living in Mamou
- Median resident rent
- $521/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.