Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Family Behavior Solutions; East Providence (RI); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work

Grow new clinical service

Descripción de la vacante

Family Behavior Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our expanding pediatric clinical team in East Providence, RI or Woonsocket, RI. You will deliver individualized therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and help children build daily living and fine motor skills.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support meaningful outcomes for children and families, in a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Formación

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Rhode Island OT license or eligibility for licensure.
• NBCOT certification.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Implement OT interventions under supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct therapeutic services to children under supervision.
• Support development of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual-motor integration, and daily living activities.
• Facilitate play-based activities that promote independence.
• Collaborate with families and clinical team to ensure carryover of skills.
• Document treatment progress and maintain records as required.
• Observe and report client progress to supervising OT.
• Maintain a safe, engaging therapy environment.
• Follow professional standards and organizational policies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Educación

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Active Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility

NBCOT certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

Family Behavior Solutions (FBS)
Locations: East Providence, RI & Woonsocket, RI
Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities
Compensation: $27–$33/hour

About Family Behavior Solutions

Family Behavior Solutions (FBS) is a BCBA-owned and clinician-led organization dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized services to children and families. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team is committed to helping children develop meaningful skills, increase independence, and reach their fullest potential.

As we expand our services, we are excited to introduce Occupational Therapy to our growing clinical team! We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will provide individualized occupational therapy interventions to children under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will support children's development of functional, developmental, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based therapeutic activities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with an Occupational Therapist and collaborate with FBS's multidisciplinary clinical team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement individualized occupational therapy interventions established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct therapeutic services to children under appropriate OT supervision.
• Support the development of fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual motor integration, and activities of daily living.
• Facilitate engaging, play-based activities that promote independence and functional development.
• Support children in working toward their individualized therapeutic goals.
• Observe and communicate client progress, responses to interventions, and concerns to the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation and progress notes in accordance with organizational and supervisory requirements.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other clinical team members to promote consistency and carryover of skills.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment.
• Follow applicable professional standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $27–$33/hour.
• Part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Supportive, collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunity to help grow a new clinical service within FBS.
• Meaningful work supporting children and families.
• Opportunities for professional collaboration and development.

Work Locations

• East Providence, Rhode Island
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Join Our Team!

If you are a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Passion for working with children and families.