School-Based COTA: Impactful OT & Daytime Schedule

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a school-based, full-time position. You will provide therapy services to students under the supervision of an OT, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. Travel between school locations is required.

The ideal candidate has an OTA associate degree, state licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR/BLS. Experience in school-based settings is strongly preferred and you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• COTA license in state of practice.
• School-based experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently within a care team.
• NBCOT certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services per the OT's treatment plan.
• Support students across age groups within scope.
• Monitor progress and notify supervising OT of changes.
• Assist with standardized assessments and document results.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation for services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and attend meetings.
• Travel between school locations as needed.
• Supervise clinical support staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

UPMC in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a school-based, full-time position. You will provide therapy services to students under the supervision of an OT, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. Travel between school locations is required.

The ideal candidate has an OTA associate degree, state licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR/BLS. Experience in school-based settings is strongly preferred and you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary