Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Core
Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to children with neurodevelopmental differences, focusing on sensory integration, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Role type
Clinical Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and functional experiences for children and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatric Neurodevelopment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sensory integration techniques, motor skill development, feeding therapy, play-based interventions, goal setting, transdisciplinary collaboration, crisis de-escalation, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
First aid/CPR training, TB clearance, experience with neurodiversity-affirming approaches
Technologies
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions; deliver in-person and telehealth services; complete clinical documentation; educate families on generalization strategies; participate in transdisciplinary rounds and training; implement safety and emergency procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC