Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA assists in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to help infants, children, and adolescents improve their ability to participate in age-appropriate daily activities, develop fine motor, sensory processing, cognitive, and self-care skills, and achieve their highest level of functional independence. The COTA works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered pediatric therapy services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve pediatric patients' fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, coordination, strength, self-care abilities, and functional independence.
• Utilize play-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities to engage children and promote skill development.
• Instruct parents and caregivers in therapeutic exercises, home programs, adaptive techniques, and the safe use of adaptive equipment to reinforce therapy goals.
• Observe, document, and report patient progress, responses to treatment, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, educators, family members, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assist with patient evaluations by gathering information and performing delegated assessment activities.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, HIPAA, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in care conferences, team meetings, continuing education activities, and quality improvement initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Pediatric experience preferred, but new graduates with a passion for pediatric therapy are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate supervision by a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, position, and assist pediatric patients as needed (up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, sitting on the floor, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic activities, exercises, and play-based interventions appropriate for pediatric patients.

Work Environment

• Provide occupational therapy services in a pediatric clinic.
• Work closely with infants, children, adolescents, and their families in a supportive, engaging, and family-centered environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and child-friendly therapy environment.

License/Certification Requirements

• Current Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistant License (required).
• NBCOT Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (required).
• Current CPR certification.

Compensation & BenefitsCompensation

• Competitive pay based on experience, education, and qualifications.
• Pay Range: $28.00–$40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Supportive, collaborative work environment focused on delivering exceptional pediatric patient care

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $40