Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA - Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

Ivy Rehab; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Bi-weekly productivity bonuses

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

CEU reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment options

Job summary

Ivy Rehab for Kids is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient team in Ohio. You will provide one-to-one pediatric OT services, helping children from birth to young adulthood and engaging families to support home exercise plans.

Join a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and a patient‑centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the respective state.
• Dedication to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient pediatric occupational therapy sessions one-to-one.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including PT, SLP, and ABA as needed.
• Promote family involvement and carryover of home exercise programs.

Skills

Graduate from OTA program

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program graduate

Job description

State of Location:

Ohio

Position Summary:

As an outpatient pediatric clinician, you will have the chance to work with many children from birth to age twenty-one. Our teammates are dedicated to the treatment of our young patients, providing individualized one-to-one attention and customized plans of care to meet your child’s needs. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child’s daily life. Ivy’s rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician’s passions and expertise.

Join Ivy Health’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world‑class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description:

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant- COTA

At Ivy Rehab for Kids, you are not just an employee - you are a valued teammate!

We are seeking an outpatient pediatric therapist, who is a big kid at heart, to join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab. Let’s come together to provide patients with access to world‑class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promotingauthenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.

Why Choose Ivy?

• Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.

• Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.

• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best‑in‑class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.

• **Incentives Galore:** Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Bi‑weekly productivity bonuses, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options, sign‑on bonus, or relocation assistance.

• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Commitment to Clinical Excellence

We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians. How will Ivy Rehab invest in you_?_

• Exceptional Support: Many opportunities for mentorship and peer‑to‑peer learning. Professional Education Planning (PEP) using specialization road maps.

• Limitless CEU Learning: Live and on‑demand subscriptions, free course seats, generous discounts, and annual CEU reimbursement. Multiple in‑house hosted courses offered for our pediatric and orthopedic clinicians.

• Growth & Development: Reward and recognition for skill development and professional accomplishments through our Clinical Career Ladder. Multiple leadership programs to provide the tools necessary for career growth.

• Residency Programs: Build your expertise and specialization with multiple program options including pediatric‑focused residencies for PT, OT, and SLP. Learn more here!

• Partner­ship Opportunity: Industry leading De Novo equity partnership model. Fully supported and backed by Ivy, open your own clinic(s) in your local community!

• Patient‑First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.

At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant within the respective state.

• Dedication to exceptional patient …

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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