Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Point Quest; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Mentorship

CEUs provided

Job summary

Point Quest seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide school-based OT services in Coachella, CA for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct therapy to enhance students’ communication and access to education, collaborating with teachers and families.

Applicants must have an OT license, FBI Live Scan and TB clearance, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. DOE certification is preferred, with mentoring and CEU opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• DOE certification (preferred).
• Experience with school-based caseload management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct OT services to students in K-12 school settings.
• Deliver direct therapy to improve communication skills and access to education.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain thorough and timely progress notes and documentation.
• Assist with assistive technology and equipment as needed.

Skills

OT License

Background Check

Communication skills

Organization

Speech therapy experience

Education

Department of Education certification

Job description

Job Title:Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantPay Range:40-45/hrJob Description:Job Description40 - 45/Hr | Full -Time | Coachella, CA | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year| Retirees encouraged to apply|About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. Deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.Why Join Us:CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistanceFull benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)401(k) with a company matchPaid sick leave, holidays, and vacationDedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapistCompany provided live CEU’s that you can attend virtually.What You'll Do:Treatment Planning: Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.Consultation & Instruction: Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.What We're Looking For:Must Have:Occupational Therapy License.DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearanceStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationPreferred:One year of experience in speech therapyDepartment of Education certificationKnowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programsExperience with school-based caseload managementEdlogical, A Member of Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our Therapist and assistants grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.