Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Point Quest, Inc.; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU/license reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave, holidays, andVacation

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide school-based OT services for K-12 students in Coachella, CA, for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct therapy, collaboration with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

The position offers license reimbursement, tuition assistance, full-year benefits, a 401(k) match, and meal/leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Occupational Therapy License.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Treatment planning: support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual/motor and sensorimotor functions.
• Consultation: assist supervising OT and team to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments.
• Data collection & documentation: maintain student progress records, therapy notes, and supervision logs.
• Time-off management for full-time school employees during breaks to minimize disruption.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

OT License

Live Scan Background Check

TB clearance

Background check

Job description

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pay Range: 40-45/hr

Job Description

40 - 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 assistance
• Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
• Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
• Company 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 clearance
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred:

• One year of experience in speech therapy
• Department of Education certification
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
• Experience with school-based caseload management
• Edlogical, 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.