Job Description

Join a Passionate Team That’s Changing Lives

Building Futures Pediatric Therapy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our energetic, fast-paced pediatric therapy team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients in regaining mobility and function following injury, surgery, or illness. If you're committed to helping children thrive and want a career that brings purpose and joy every day, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

Founded in 2005, Building Futures offers holistic pediatric therapy in a warm, home-like environment designed to make therapy fun and effective. With three locations in Ruston, Monroe, and West Monroe , we serve children and their families through expert P hysical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services.

What We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling for optimal work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) + matching.
• Continuing education support.
• Paid time off.
• Bonus and referral programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A positive, supportive, and family-focused team culture.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Current state license or eligibility to become licensed as a COTA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Occupational therapy services as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans for patients of all ages.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with the therapy team.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment.
• Collaborate with therapists, support staff, and other healthcare providers.

Why Work With Us?

We’re more than just a therapy clinic — we’re a family . Our interdisciplinary staff is highly supportive and works closely to help each child and team member succeed. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a nurturing, growth-minded environment, Building Futures is the place for you.

About our owners! Jennifer Kelly Reeves, LOTR & Wendy Petrus, MS, CCC-SLP Jennifer completed her education in occupational therapy in 1998 and went on to work in outpatient and school settings in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois and finally in back home in Louisiana. She founded Building Futures Pediatric Therapy in 2005 so she could offer a holistic approach to pediatric therapy in an environment that is as personal and home-like as possible. For more than 17 years, she has been working on building a staff that interacts not only with the children but also with families. Her intention is to connect the parents with their children’s therapists so they can get help and advice when they need it. Her primary focus is, of course, on helping children develop to their full potential. Together with Wendy Petrus, Jennifer has created two facilities with a gym and an array of toys, games and equipment that make therapy fun. She has also assembled an impressive staff that can offer a wide array of therapies to the children of Monroe, Ruston and the surrounding area. Wendy graduated with her Master’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and began practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Mandeville La in 2007. She moved back home in 2008 where she joined the Building Futures team and became a partner in 2010. Wendy has always had a passion for helping children and knew very early on that she wanted to work with the pediatric population. She has a strong intention to work with not only the child but also the entire family and instills these ideals and virtues in her team members.

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