Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full-Time

Compensation: $35–$45/hr DOE

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing team. This role includes both school-based services and clinic hours. If you’re passionate about supporting patient independence, enjoy a flexible schedule, and want to be part of a caring and collaborative team, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provide direct, hands-on therapy services in school settings and in our clinic
• Support functional skill development for students and patients across various environments
• Monitor patient progress and report findings to the supervising OT
• Document sessions accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Educate patients, students, caregivers, and school staff on therapeutic strategies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive treatment environment
• Uphold state licensure, regulatory, and ethical standards

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation:
• $35–$45/hr DOE
• Benefits package including:
• $250/month health & savings plan
• Short-term disability coverage
• Flexible work schedule:
• You design your own schedule to fit both school and clinic needs
• A very supportive, collaborative, and caring team environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and increased hours as the role progresses

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current state licensure or eligibility as a COTA
• CPR certification preferred (or required upon hire)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt between school-based and clinic environments
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

 

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* Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
* Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
* Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
* Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
* Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
* Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
* Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
* Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
* Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
* Attend continuing education classes.
* Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
* Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
* Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
* Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
* Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
* Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.
* Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
* Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
* Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
* Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.
* Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
* Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.
* Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.