Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hopebridge; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly base pay

Bi-weekly bonus (up to $6,500/yr)

PTO 29 days/year (3.5 weeks)

Professional development stipend $500/

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation flexibility

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Hopebridge is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to conduct individual and group therapy sessions, participate in progress reviews, and maintain accurate records across multiple locations including Phoenix West and Phoenix Central.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy, current COTA licensure, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Expect a collaborative, caregiver-focused environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensed COTA and AOTA registration, licensed in applicable state.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions according to individual needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and conferences indicated to review progress.
• Maintain accurate records of services for statistical and billing purposes.
• Maintain current daily notes.
• Assist with IEP development.
• Assist in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff.
• Collaborate with staff to improve efficiency and communication with parents.

Skills

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

For nearly two decades, Hopebridge has trailblazed a path for enabling access to quality, compassionate care for children with autism. We created the 360 Care model, a multidisciplinary approach rooted in evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), along with complementary services like occupational and speech therapy under one roof. As nearly everyone in the autism community will tell you, building relationships with this population of children is incredibly rewarding. It's why so many clinicians choose Hopebridge as their place of work!

Benefits

• Base Compensation Range: $24.75-$35.15 an hour (for all worked hours), dependent on experience


• Attainable, clinician-designed bi-weekly bonus (up to $6,500/yearly)


• 29 days of paid time off (20 days of paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and 2 paid professional development days)


• Annual $500 professional development stipend


• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance


• Short and long-term disability insurance


• 401K retirement options with company match


• Ability to relocate to any of our states


• Monday through Friday schedule

P.S. Our families love us too. We're proud to have industry-leading annual caregiver satisfaction scores of 92%!

Responsibilities

What You'll Do As A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions according to individual needs


• Participate in staff meetings and conferences indicated to review progress


• Provide assistance to staff regarding concerns pertaining to occupational therapy and assist staff in maintaining open communication with parents concerning occupational therapy problems


• Main accurate records of services provided for statistical and billing purposes


• Maintain current daily notes


• Assist with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development


• Assist in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff


• Assist with problem solving to improve efficiency within the center


• Perform duties at multiple locations, as needed (Phoenix West & Phoenix Central)

What you DON'T Have to Do As A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Administrative stuff. You'll benefit from our Administrative Support teams that take care of authorization specializations, scheduling, patient onboarding, credentialing, and recruiting so you can focus on doing what you do best - providing compassionate care!


• Do it all alone. Collaboration and support at every level is crucial to clinical excellence here at Hopebridge. You'll have support from your Center Manager, Occupational Therapist, our Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist, and our Director of Outpatient Therapies.

Required Skills

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy


• Current licensed certified occupational therapist assistant and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed in applicable state


• Must possess or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a CPR certification


• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Hopebridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.