Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified

Easterseals Florida, Inc; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Florida, Inc. seeks a Licensed and Registered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide outpatient therapy to pediatric clients. Under the supervision of a Licensed OT, you will help children develop functional skills for home, school, and community participation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on evidence-based, family-centered care and flexible, compassionate service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Florida COTA license in good standing; Medicaid and NPI numbers preferred.
• Previous pediatric therapy experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage children, families and team members.
• Basic computer proficiency and EMR experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and disability-inclusive care.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized OT treatment plans under supervision of a Licensed OT.
• Provide education and support to clients and families to promote carryover of strategies.
• Maintain documentation including progress notes, summaries, and billing information within policy timeframes.
• Utilize EMR, Office 365, Outlook, and Teams for care coordination.
• Collaborate with clinical team, parents/guardians, and supervising OT to ensure quality outcomes.
• Manage assigned caseload and maintain organized patient files.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Associate's Degree in COTA

Tools

EMR software

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Easterseals is seeking a Licensed and Registered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality outpatient therapy services to pediatric clients. Under the clinical direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA plays a critical role in helping children develop functional skills that support independence, participation, and success at home, school, and in the community.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supporting individualized treatment plans while partnering closely with families and the clinical team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, flexible, and committed to delivering evidence-based, family-centered care.

What You'll Do

• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans with peer review demonstrating acceptable clinical quality, under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Provide education, training, and support to clients and their families to promote carryover of therapeutic strategies
• Achieve established productivity goals while maintaining high quality of care
• Document client progress notes, summaries, billing information, and justifications for equipment, payment, and treatment within required policy timeframes
• Utilize electronic systems proficiently, including EMR, Office 365, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Facilitate coordinated care for pediatric clients through communication and follow-up with the clinical team, parents/guardians, and supervising Occupational Therapist
• Manage an assigned caseload with regular collaboration and communication with the supervising OT to ensure best practices and quality outcomes
• Maintain organized patient files and complete related clerical and administrative tasks
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with administrative support, including monitoring Plan of Care (POC) dates for active clients
• Provide therapy services across other Easterseals programs as needed, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assume additional responsibilities
• Achieve treatment goals and objectives within defined timetables

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program
• Current and active State of Florida COTA license
• Medicaid and NPI numbers preferred
• Previous pediatric therapy experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage children, families, and team members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional growth and self-development
• Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities and alignment with the Easterseals mission and work environment
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to program needs
• Demonstrates integrity, tact, and sound professional judgment
• Ability to meet approved driver qualifications (minimum age 21 with a good driving record) for occasional business use of a personal vehicle

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at [phone], [e-mail], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.