Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

More To Say, LLC; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee wellness program

Employee financial wellness program

Extensive clinical continuingeducation

Clinical ladder program with growth

Employee mentorship program

Structured onboarding with ramp-up

Retirement plan with employer match

Bonus pay and achievement recognition

Employer-sponsored health insurance

100% employer-sponsored dental and vis

Payroll deduction options for add'l保险

Weekly clinical coordination time for

Weekly clinical coordination time for

Job summary

More to Say, LLC in Oxford, CT is seeking a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our pediatric therapy team. You will provide engaging, child-centered OT services under supervision to support fine motor, self-care, sensory processing, and emotional regulation in collaboration with licensed OTs.

This full-time role offers mentorship, structured onboarding, and a ramp-up plan as you build your caseload.

Qualifications

• Must love working with children
• Current CT Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Current NBCOT certification
• Graduation from an accredited OTA program
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Reliable, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
• Pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy interventions under supervision to support fine motor, gross motor, self-care, sensory processing, and emotional regulation skills
• Implement individualized treatment plans through play-based activities aligned with each child’s goals
• Observe and document children’s responses and communicate updates to the supervising OT
• Collaborate with the supervising OT to adapt activities and inform ongoing care planning
• Provide caregiver education and reinforce home strategies developed with the supervising OT
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation per company standards
• Coordinate care with other team members to support a collaborative approach
• Participate in enrichment programs and homeschooling classes aligned with More to Say’s mission
• Contribute to team success through reliability and open communication
• Structured onboarding with a gradual ramp-up of caseloads
• Team-building activities and supportive work environment
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Bonus pay and achievement recognition
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• 100% employer-sponsored dental and vision insurance
• Payroll deduction for supplemental insurance
• Weekly clinical coordination time for planning and collaboration

Skills

Child-focused care

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited OTA program

Connecticut OTA license

NBCOT certification

Job description

Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Oxford, CT, United States of America

Full Time

About Us

More to Say, LLC is a pediatric development and therapy center offering speech + language, feeding, and occupational therapy services, as well as holistic enrichment programs and homeschooling classes. We are committed to empowering all children to live happy, fulfilling lives by supporting families and providing a positive environment that encourages growth through a collaborative team approach. Our team brings our core values of Commitment, Support, Positivity, Growth, Collaboration, Accountability, and Integrity into everything we do. Through individualized, play-based care and meaningful family partnerships, we help children build the skills and confidence to participate in everyday life.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outstanding team and support the needs of our growing practice! We highly regard ambition, creativity, and teamwork and are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping children and families thrive.

In this role, you will work closely with our Occupational Therapists to provide engaging, individualized treatment under OT supervision and in accordance with each child’s established plan of care. You will be supported through mentorship, collaborative planning, structured onboarding, and a gradual ramp up schedule in your caseload as you are trained in your role.

Main job responsibilities include:

Providing high-quality occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to support fine motor, gross motor, visual motor/perceptual, self-care, executive functioning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation skills

Implementing individualized treatment plans through meaningful, play-based activities that reflect each child’s goals, interests, and needs

Observing and documenting children’s responses to treatment, tracking progress toward established goals, and communicating updates or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist

Collaborating with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adapt treatment activities and inform ongoing care planning

Providing caregiver education and reinforcing home strategies developed in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist

Maintaining accurate, timely documentation according to company standards

Coordinating care with other members of the child’s treatment team to support a collaborative approach

Participating in enrichment programs, homeschool classes, and other programs aligned with the mission of More to Say, as appropriate to the role

Contributing to team success through reliability, open communication, continued learning, and excellence in your individual role

Job Requirements

Must love working with children!

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current Connecticut Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Current national certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through NBCOT

Strong time management and organizational skills

Reliable, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care

Quick learner and thoughtful problem solver

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment

Receptive to feedback, supervision, and ongoing professional growth

Pediatric experience preferred

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee wellness program

Employee financial wellness program

Extensive clinical continuing education program

Clinical ladder program with opportunities for professional growth

Employee mentorship program

Structured onboarding with a gradual caseload ramp-up

Team building activities

Supportive work environment

Retirement plan with employer match

Bonus pay and achievement recognition

Employer-sponsored health insurance

100% employer-sponsored dental and vision insurance

Payroll deduction options for supplemental insurance

Weekly clinical coordination time for planning and collaboration

Pay: $54,000 - $67,000 per year