Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hopebridge; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 35,239 - 50,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness programs

401K with company match

Relocation flexibility

Monday-Friday schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Hopebridge in Marion, IN is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to children with autism. You will conduct individual and group sessions, document progress, and collaborate with center staff.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a base hourly pay range, a bi-weekly bonus, generous PTO, development stipend, and benefits including health, vision, dental, 401K with match. Relocation to other states is possible.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed COTA (registered with the AOTA and state license).
• CPR certification is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions according to individual needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and conferences to review progress.
• Assist staff and communicate with parents about occupational therapy concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided for billing and statistics.
• Maintain current daily notes.
• Assist with IEP development.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Support problem solving to improve center efficiency.
• Perform duties at multiple locations (Phoenix West & Phoenix Central).

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license

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: $25.58-$36.74 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
• Wellness programs
• 401K retirement options with company match
• Ability to relocate to any of our states
• Monday through Friday schedule

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain 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

• 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.