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
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and functional experiences for children and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sensory integration techniques, Motor skill development, Feeding therapy, Developmental disorder intervention, Play-based intervention, Goal-setting, Transdisciplinary collaboration, Documentation, Crisis de-escalation, First aid/CPR
Preferred skills
Tuberculosis clearance, Safety training completion
Technologies
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions; Facilitate functional and child-led experiences; Educate patients, families, and caregivers on generalization strategies; Collaborate with families to understand values and goals; Participate in transdisciplinary rounds and care meetings; Utilize EMR systems for documentation and reporting.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC