What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time | San Diego, CA position at SmallTalk Speech and Occupational Therapy?
SmallTalk Pediatric Therapy is San Diego’s BEST outpatient pediatric speech and occupational therapy company — and we’re looking for an energetic, fun-loving Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team!
We’re therapist-owned, therapist-run, and located in convenient suburban San Diego. We serve children ages 0–18 with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs, and we work closely with families to ensure faster, lasting progress.
If you want to work in a place where you’ll feel supported, valued, and have fun while making a difference every day — welcome to the SmallTalk team!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Therapist-owned & therapist-run — we understand your work
- Competitive salary profit sharing monthly bonuses
- Full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week) with flexibility
- Manageable caseload of super cute kids
- Paid PTO, holidays, and sick time
- Bright clinics fully stocked with therapy materials, games, and activities
- Incredible culture with a supportive and collaborative OT team
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality occupational therapy under the supervision of an OT
- Step in for coverage when clinicians are out or families reschedule
- Support children ages 0–18 through play-based, goal-oriented interventions
- Complete accurate daily SOAP notes and documentation
- Collaborate with supervising OTs, families, and teammates
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed COTA in California
- Minimum 1 year of pediatric COTA experience
- Positive, outgoing personality and love for kids
- Organized, detail-oriented, and computer literate
- True team player who values collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with profit sharing & monthly bonuses
- $20K in benefits including:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional development support
- Employee discounts & flexible scheduling options
- Opportunities for growth within a supportive practice
Our Mission: To help EVERY child in San Diego reach their greatest potential.
If you’re ready to join a team where your work is meaningful (and fun!) — apply now and become part of the SmallTalk family!
Learn more: www.smalltalkspeech.com | Instagram: @smalltalkspeechandot
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of pediatric experience do you have?
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- What is your earliest available start date?
Experience:
- COTA in a Pediatric setting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000