Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ~ COTA: Early Intervention and Pediatric...

INAAP; West Virginia; On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Training

Ayres Therapy Mentorship

Reflex Integration

Manual Therapies

Job summary

Dynamic Therapy Associates is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric team. You will work under a licensed OT to support children’s goals, including early intervention at home, in the community, or in-clinic settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, evidence-based pediatric interventions, and flexible scheduling. You’ll provide hands-on therapy and family education to promote carryover of skills in everyday life.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sensory integration and pediatric interventions.
• Excellent communication with children and caregivers.
• Ability to maintain accurate visit notes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans addressing sensory processing and motor skills.
• Provide family education and home program development.
• Maintain timely documentation according to practice standards.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals on the plan of care.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Deliver early intervention in natural environments or outpatient clinic.
• Adapt activities to each child’s age and needs.
• Observe and report children’s progress to the supervising OT.

Skills

Sensory integration

Pediatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in COTA

Job description

Dynamic Therapy Associates is seeking a compassionate, energetic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric team. This is an opportunity to help children build meaningful skills through play and everyday activities, while partnering with families and caregivers along the way.

The position includes early intervention services for young children and outpatient pediatric care. Early intervention may take place in a child’s natural environment, such as the home or community. You’ll work under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist and collaborate with families and the care team to support each child’s individual goals.

What you’ll do:

• ~ Implement individualized treatment plans addressing sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills, feeding, play skills, and developmental milestones
• ~ Provide family/caregiver education and home program development to support carryover of skills
• ~ Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to practice standards and insurance requirements
• ~ Collaborate with families and other professionals to implement plan of care.
• ~ Build positive relationships with young children and their families
• ~ Provide early intervention services in natural environments, which may include the child’s home or community, as well as services in an outpatient clinic.
• ~ Adapt activities and materials to each child’s age, interests, strengths, and needs.
• ~ Observe and communicate children’s responses and progress to the supervising OT.
• ~ Complete timely and accurate visit notes and other required documentation.
• ~ Collaborate respectfully with families and other providers when appropriate and authorized.
• ~ Follow applicable professional, safety, privacy, and organizational requirements.

Position details:

• ~ Location/service area: Eastern Panhandle West Virginia.
• ~ Schedule: Flexible scheduling and ability to work part or full time as desired.
• ~Compensation: $53 - $70
• ~ Benefits: Flexibility with scheduling, Tuition Reimbursement, Training, Mentorship with Ayres Sensory Integration, Reflex Integration, Manual Therapies,

Qualifications:

• ~ Associate’s degree in Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• ~ Current West Virginia COTA licensure or eligibility for licensure
• ~ Experience working with children ages 0-3 preferred, or within the pediatric population, for at least one year. New graduates with extended internships in pediatric placements also welcome to apply.
• ~ Knowledge of early childhood development, sensory integration, and evidence-based pediatric interventions
• ~ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both children and caregivers
• ~ Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• ~ Compassionate approach to working with young children and families
• ~ Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between service locations, if required.