Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

DEVELOPMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Signing bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento is seeking a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for pediatric settings, including clinic, school, and in-home services. Caseloads will be determined with you based on preferences and our needs.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a Monday–Friday schedule. Current CA COTA license is required; travel between sites may be necessary. Benefits include health/dental/vision, paid holidays, and a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Current COTA license from California is required.
• Able to travel between worksites as needed.
• Experience in pediatric settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services across school-based, clinic, and in-home settings.
• Document progress notes and attendance; assist with data collection.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals; attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

COTA License (CA)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento is looking for dynamic, collaborative, and engaging COTAs to join our team! We are a Sacramento clinic specializing in pediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. We provide clinic-based services, early intervention in-home services, and contract services to local school districts. Caseloads can be school-based, clinical, in-home or a combination of the settings and will be decided with you based on your preferences and our needs!

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift

Required: Current COTA license from the state of California

Pay Range: $30-50 per hour with a signing bonus upon signing of offer letter

• Total compensation package range $73,680 - $119,600.00 annually
  • Includes health benefits, 9 paid holidays, CEU days, vacation, sick time, 1 day of jury duty leave, monthly phone stipend
  • Does not include potential compensation from IRA matching, incentive program, registration fees for classes/courses/certification or mileage reimbursement

Work Settings: Clinic, Schools, Early Intervention in-home, Combination

Roles & Responsibilities

• Roles and responsibilities will vary based on setting and assignment.
• School-based COTA may include but are not limited to: provision of services as outlined in IEP, IEP attendance, collaboration with other professionals and families, service tracking/required paperwork/attendance billing, data collection,and basic administrative tasks.
• Clinic-based may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
• In-home may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings when needed

Employer Responsibilities

• Provision of:
  • Pay and benefits
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Holiday pay
    • Paid time off
    • Phone stipend
    • Professional development assistance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance policy
    • Professional liability insurance
    • Mileage reimbursement if traveling between sites
    • Incentive program
  • Provide a well-maintained and designed clinic space
  • Provide a supportive environment to a culturally diverse clientele
  • Provide access to an ever-expanding collection of therapy materials and assessments
  • Provide collaboration/co-treating opportunities with speech therapy including access to sensory gyms and supports
  • Provide at minimum 16 hours of CEU/PDHs per year employed
  • Summit-education.com continuing education account
  • Provision of experienced and enthusiastic COTA Supervision

ADA Requirements: Ability to navigate between worksites

Education/Credential/Licenses

Successful completion of:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Possession of a valid CA driver’s License (If you travel between work sites)