Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy

Achieve Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Continuing education coverage

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Achieve Center in Washington, DC area is hiring a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position. You will deliver therapeutic programs to children aged 0 to 21, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment to help kids reach developmental goals.

The role emphasizes autonomy, ongoing learning, and a focus on family involvement, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact in pediatric therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Washington State OTA license.
• Strong knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pediatric therapy programs aligned to each child's needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate patient therapy.
• Provide programs in feeding, sensory processing, motor coordination, cognitive and psycho-social development.

Skills

WA OTA license

Child development knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Basic computer proficiency

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Job Description If you're a licensed Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking for your first big career move in the field, you've come to the right place.

We're Achieve Center , and our mission is to help young patients (ages 0 to 21) with developmental disabilities/delays receive the support they need to overcome barriers and achieve their goals! We're hiring a compassionate person to join us full-time and deliver quality programming in an uplifting environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A retirement plan with company match
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Continuing education coverage
• Professional dues/licensure reimbursement

Kick off a fulfilling career in child development by joining us!

With a talented team of over 40 therapists and staff, Achieve Center is dedicated to helping children reach their goals and accomplish major developmental milestones. Founded in 2004, we provide comprehensive pediatric speech, physical, and occupational therapy services within a fun and playful environment. By focusing on early intervention, open communication, and family involvement, we help kids get better. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive and uplifting environment where you'll have autonomy in your career, earn higher-than-average compensation , and make a substantial difference in the lives of children!

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with the possibility of creating a flexible work arrangement.

As our Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you'll help patients smash their goals and achieve amazing results! Every day will bring new chances to make a meaningful impact on children while providing valuable learning opportunities and the potential to have more autonomy over your career.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate patient therapy. Depending on the child's needs, you'll deliver therapeutic programs related to feeding, sensory processing, motor coordination, cognitive functioning, psycho-social development, developmental disabilities/delays, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Washington State Occupational Therapist Assistant license
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Passion for making a difference in the lives of children and a dedication to patient satisfaction
• Communication and collaboration skills for working with patients, physicians, and administrative staff
• Basic computer proficiency
• At least 2 years of professional experience would be a bonus, but it isn't required for the right person.