Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Therappy; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Toys reimbursement

Job summary

Maxima Therapy in California is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide 1:1 therapy to children from birth to 3 years in homes or daycares. You will work with a transdisciplinary team and manage caseloads with flexible scheduling.

The role offers competitive rates up to $65 per hour for direct therapy, mileage and toy reimbursement, and an excellent benefits package including medical insurance and PTO for eligible staff.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 treatment in clients homes or daycare settings
• Provide parent education and support
• Collaborate with team members
• Take/submit progress notes as required
• Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and a valid drivers license
• Proof of immunization records, CPR certification, and current, negative TB test
• State licensure/certification from the California Board of Occupational Therapy (COTA/OTA)
• Strong work ethic, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; team-oriented
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Active

$50 - $65 / Hourly

Maxima is looking for dynamic, creative, and committed Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) to join our transdisciplinary therapy team comprised of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and child development specialists. The position entails a flexible work schedule, providing individual services to children ages from birth to 3 years of age with varying delays at clients homes or daycares. We offer competitive rates of up to $65 per hour*, mileage and toys reimbursement. We also have an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes: medical insurance, paid time off (PTO) and a flexible schedule.

Schedule:

• We use proprietary software and AI for clinician-client matching
• Clinicians have autonomy to select clients
• Flexibility in scheduling: part-time or opportunities to build to full-time
• Workload range: 10 to 40 hours per week
• Client selection can occur at clinicians convenience

COTA Duties:

• 1:1 treatment in clients homes or daycare settings
• Provide parent education and support
• Collaborate with team members
• Take/submit progress notes as required
• Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and a valid drivers license
• Proof of immunization records, CPR certification, and current, negative TB test
• State licensure/certification from the California Board of Occupational Therapy (COTA/OTA)
• Strong work ethic, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; team-oriented
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus

COTA Physical Requirements:

• Therapy activities may require playing on the floor or settings where the furniture is child-sized
• Careful attention to the safety of the client and surroundings is required
• Sudden and quick movements may be required
• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting,
• Reaching above the head, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sustained physical activity may be required for up to 60 minutes

*Pay Rate: The professional rate for this position is up to $65/hr for time spent in sessions providing therapy services directly to the consumer; drive time and mileage reimbursement will be compensated at the applicable minimum wage and mileage reimbursement rate. The actual wage rate offered will vary based on several key factors including, but not limited to, the candidates skill set, proficiency in relevant languages, years of professional experience, and the geographical location of the candidate.

Maxima Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and the regulatory requirements applicable to our business.