Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Lla-Therapy; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Career Development Stipend

PTO

7 Paid Holidays

EAP

Job summary

LLA Therapy is seeking a full‑time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide school-based therapy across Northeast Ohio. You will work under the supervision of an OT, deliver ongoing treatment, document progress, and support families with training on individualized plans.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in a COTA program and an Ohio license, with a collaborative, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
• Current Ohio license to practice as an OT Assistant.
• Valid driver’s license.
• FBI/BCI background check upon hire.
• Professional liability insurance recommended by governing body.
• Positive and goal-oriented; able to work with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and customer service.
• Must align with company culture and core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload.
• Communicate and collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Document, monitor, and analyze the patient’s progress and effects of treatment.
• Communicate, educate, and provide family training on treatment plans.
• Document and report students’ progress in line with school deadlines and procedures.
• Attend and report evaluation findings and therapy recommendations in family-friendly language during IEP/ETR meetings.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive culture through collaboration between school personnel and families.
• Maintain and document ongoing therapy minutes and report due dates.
• Complete Medicaid billing in line with school deadlines and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in COTA program

Ohio license to practice

Job description

Description

School-Based

About Our Culture

LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events - run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups. Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU Shine Your Brightest!

About Our School Services

With over 30 years of school therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is: Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest! In order to accomplish our goal we pride ourselves on effective and streamlined communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between school personnel (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).

Essential Accountabilities for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
• Communicate and collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapist
• Document, monitor, and analyze the patient’s progress and effects of treatment.
• Communicate, educate, and provide family training on the patient’s individualized treatment plans.
• Document, monitor, analyze, and report students’ progress and effects of treatment regularly in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.
• Attend and report evaluations findings and therapy recommendations in family friendly language during IEP and ETR meetings.
• Contribute to building a positive, supportive, and learning culture through collaboration and ongoing communication between school personnel and families.
• Maintenance and documentation of ongoing therapy minutes and report due-dates.
• Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire)
• Professional Liability Insurance, recommended by governing body.
• Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Compatible with company culture and core values.

Benefits for the Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor Match
• Career Development Stipend
• PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Program Services
• Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience