What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Rise Services?
Help Children Build the Skills They Need to Thrive
At RISE Pediatric Therapies, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We provide high-quality Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and ABA services that empower children and families across the communities we serve.
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will play a critical role in helping children develop the functional, sensory, fine motor, and daily living skills needed for success at home, school, and in everyday life.
What You'll Do
- Implement occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the supervising OT’s evaluation and plan of care.
- Carry out individualized treatment activities and goals established by the supervising OT.
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed OT.
- Collaborate with the supervising OT, parents, caregivers, physicians, educators, and fellow clinicians.
- Support caregiver education and home programs in collaboration with the supervising OT.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary care coordination and communicate client progress to the supervising OT.
- Use adaptive equipment as directed in the plan of care and share observations relevant to discharge planning with the supervising OT.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license/registration as required by the state.
- Ability to pass applicable background screenings.
Preferred
- Pediatric therapy experience.
- Experience working with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Why Join RISE?
- Flexible scheduling options
- Competitive compensation
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Meaningful work with lasting impact on children and families
Our Culture
At RISE, we combine clinical excellence with compassion. We are committed to helping children achieve their goals while creating a collaborative environment where clinicians can grow professionally and personally.
RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports.
Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to, but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals, families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.