Pediatric COTA: Hands-on Therapy for Kids' Growth

Connect ABA + Therapy; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $60-65

Job summary

Connect ABA + Therapy in Nutley, NJ is seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support licensed therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans for children. As part of a facility-based team, you will help children participate in meaningful activities, document progress, and collaborate with families and educators to foster development and independence.

You will use adaptive equipment, track outcomes, and communicate progress to families and the clinical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.
• Current NBCOT certification as a COTA.
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions to enhance fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and self-regulation.
• Engage children in therapeutic play to promote social interaction, communication, and cognitive development.
• Utilize specialized equipment and assistive devices to facilitate independence in daily activities, school tasks, and recreation.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and educational teams to integrate therapy goals into daily routines and support carryover at home and in community settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, progress notes, and treatment outcomes in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Communicate progress with parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

NBCOT Certification

State licensure or eligibility for licensure as COTA

Job description

Connect ABA + Therapy in Nutley, NJ is seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support licensed therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans for children. As part of a facility-based team, you will help children participate in meaningful activities, document progress, and collaborate with families and educators to foster development and independence.

You will use adaptive equipment, track outcomes, and communicate progress to families and the clinical