What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at High Hopes Pediatric Therapy?
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality, individualized therapy services to infants, children, and adolescents. Using engaging, play-based interventions, the COTA will implement treatment plans designed to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, visual-motor integration, coordination, handwriting, feeding, and overall independence in daily activities.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with children, values family-centered care, and enjoys collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to help each child reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Provide engaging, evidence-based, play-based therapy interventions.
- Assist children in developing fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, self-care, coordination, and functional life skills.
- Monitor and document patient progress toward established goals.
- Communicate observations and patient progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Educate families and caregivers on home exercise programs and therapeutic strategies.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Physical Therapists.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with state regulations and payer requirements.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.
- Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelors degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification through NBCOT.
- Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates with pediatric clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Work Location: In person