Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Expatiate Communication, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Expatiate Communication, Inc. is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide school-based therapy to K-12 students with special needs.

The role offers on-site and virtual work in Pasadena/Los Angeles, CA, with compensation ranging from $25 to $50 per hour depending on experience. You will work under an Occupational Therapist supervision and participate in IEP meetings and staff trainings.

Qualifications

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to complete satisfactory Live Scan background screening and TB clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic activities to help students with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living activities.
• Provide training to school staff and parents on how to incorporate therapy goals into daily routines.
• Document student progress by maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions for IEP reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals by participating in IEP meetings to support students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

COTA License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, providing specialized, school-based therapy to K-12 students with special needs.

Work Setting: School-Based

Location: On-Site & Virtual (Pasadena & Los Angeles, CA)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour DOE

What You’ll Do:

• Implement therapeutic activities to help students with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living activities.
• Provide training to school staff and parents on how to incorporate therapy goals into daily routines.
• Document student progress by maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions for IEP reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals by participating in IEP meetings to support students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to complete satisfactory Live Scan background screening and TB clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, classification, and other factors. Not all benefits are available to all employees. Benefits are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the essential functions and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. The duties, responsibilities, and other requirements of this position may be subject to change or modification at any time by the organization, with or without prior notice. Expatiate Communication, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. Expatiate Communications considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.