Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraPeds; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K

Professional development opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly pay deposits

W-2 or 1099 employment status

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a school-based position in Oklahoma City, OK.

The role involves direct therapy, assessments, IEP development, progress evaluations, and collaboration with therapists, educators, and parents. Candidates should have OTA degree, NBCOT, and active COTA licensure.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program is required.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Active COTA license in good standing.
• Experience working with children in educational settings is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students and conduct assessments.
• Develop IEP plans and evaluate progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents).
• Engage in case management and documentation tasks.
• On-site, in-school responsibilities in Oklahoma City, OK.

Skills

Sensory Integration knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficient with technology

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

NBCOT Certification

Active COTA license

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) serving a school located in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
• 2026-2027 School year, August - May/June.
• K – 12 grades
• Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
• On-site, in-person
• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
• Manageable caseloads
• Rate:

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program
• Active New Hampshire COTA license through the NH Regulation & Licensing Department
• NBCOT Certification
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Experience working with children
• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
• Organizational and time management skillsProficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) for a school-based position in Oklahoma City, OK. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school certified occupational therapist assistant jobs near me, Oklahoma school COTA positions, or full-time pediatric COTA roles in schools with guaranteed hours.