Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Liberty POST; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) for off-site early intervention services. Candidates will provide direct therapy to children ages birth to 5, focusing on individualized care in a nurturing environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive pay and continuous education benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Continuing education benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Energetic and eager to learn.
• Experience with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Occupational Therapy to children aged birth through 5 years old.
• Evaluate and monitor children's progress.

Skills

Evaluate children's abilities

Adjust treatment plans

Monitor progress

Education

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

About Liberty POST and Wee Care:

Since 1994, Wee Care has been one of the largest pediatric intervention service providers in northwest Indiana and the southern Chicago suburbs. The agency employs highly regarded professionals respected in their fields and maintains a model treatment facility. Our greatest achievement is seeing a child smile after learning a new skill and the family recognizing the difference.

In Fall 2024, Wee Care joined Liberty POST, an early intervention agency that has offered high-quality, individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services network, POST began as a speech-language practice in Syracuse, NY, and has expanded to serve all of New York State, Indiana, and other areas. We employ over 500 professionals across various settings, providing evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We focus on the child's natural learning environment, the family's unique strengths and needs, and serve a diverse population.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Supervisor, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing direct Occupational Therapy to children aged birth through 5 years old. We are seeking full or part-time COTAs for off-site early intervention services. Energetic applicants who are eager to learn and have fun are encouraged to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate, monitor, and track the child's progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Test and evaluate the child's abilities to establish realistic goals.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Rate of Pay: Competitive pay and CE benefits!

Wee Care Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income, or military status, in accordance with applicable laws.

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