Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing company is seeking a Remote Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work with classroom personnel in developing and monitoring educational programs for K-8 students with autism and related disabilities. Candidates must have an active COTA license in Illinois and an associate degree from an accredited program. The role requires emotional readiness to provide care in a remote environment and experience or willingness to work with children with disabilities. This position is crucial in enhancing student outcomes through tailored therapy programs.

Qualifications

• COTA license in Illinois is mandatory.
• Experience or readiness to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to adapt to a virtual work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom personnel to develop and implement therapy programs.
• Monitor and support occupational therapy goals for students.

Skills

COTA license

Emotional preparedness for caregiving

Comfortable working from home

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Remote Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to collaborate with classroom personnel in developing, implementing, and monitoring educational and clinical programs that support occupational therapy goals for students K-8th grade with autism and related disabilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Active COTA license in the state of Illinois / Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Mentally and emotionally prepared to provide responsible care for children, including those with disabilities.
• Comfortable operating in a work from home environment.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a school setting with children (Pre‑K–8th grade) diagnosed with autism or related disorders.