Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL PC; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

License Reimbursment

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A pediatric therapy clinic in New Jersey is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support children with various developmental needs. The ideal candidate will implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with families, and maintain a supportive therapy environment. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, with the potential to transition to full-time. Strong communication skills and prior experience with pediatric populations are essential, along with an Associate’s Degree and COTA certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working with pediatric populations.
• Strong communication skills and passion for child success.
• Comfortable working with speaking and non-speaking children.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a passion for helping children succeed.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and neurodivergent-affirming practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on support using play-based activities.
• Monitor and document progress for therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with families for at-home activity support.
• Maintain a clean, organized therapy environment.
• Ability to lift children and demonstrate gross motor activities.
• Able to lift children up to 50 lbs and demonstrate gross motor activities.

Skills

Pediatric communication skills

Collaboration with families

Knowledge of sensory integration

Ability to lift children

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

COTA certification in New Jersey

Job description

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• License Reimbursment
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our integrative team. The ideal candidate will work closely with our lead occupational therapist and supervising COTA to deliver individualized and holistic therapy services to children with a variety of needs, including developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, feeding difficulties, orofacial myofunctional disorders and more. Our clinic specializes in feeding therapy, primitive reflex integration, sensory modulation, nervous system based behavioral intervention, and orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Provide hands‑on support in therapy sessions, using play‑based activities to help children progress in their milestones, facilitate sensory integration, and improve quality of life.
• Monitor and document progress, adjusting activities as needed to meet therapeutic goals (in collaboration with supervising OTR).
• Collaborate with families to support therapy goals and offer guidance for at‑home activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child‑friendly therapy environment.
• Willingness to work with patients toddler through adolescent (with guidance from OTR)
• Ability to lift children up to 50 lbs regularly and demonstrate gross motor activities for patients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current certification as a COTA in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience working with pediatric populations, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for helping children succeed.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, fine motor development, and neurodivergent‑affirming practices is a necessity.
• Must be comfortable working with both speaking and non‑speaking children.
• Must have experience working with children who have a variety of behaviors.
• Experience in pediatric feeding, orofacial myofunctional therapy and primitive reflex integration is a plus, however education in these areas will be provided.

Additional Information

We are looking for an additional COTA to grow with the practice, so there are many opportunities for specialized education, support from mentors, and pay increases for an employee that is the right fit. You will have scheduling flexibility but must be available at least 3 afternoon/ early evenings per week. Part time position has the potential to become full time within months.