School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekly Pay

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401K

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Clinical support

Nationwide placement

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in a school setting.

You will assist in assessments, implement therapy plans to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination, and collaborate with teachers to integrate strategies. The role requires an accredited Associate's degree, NBCOT COTA certification, and valid state licensure.

Qualifications

• Accredited Associate's degree in occupational therapy.
• Active NBCOT COTA certification.
• Valid state licensure to practice as COTA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in student assessments.
• Implement therapy plans to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate strategies in class.
• Adapt learning materials to support therapy goals.
• Monitor student progress and document outcomes.
• Support self-care skill development and group therapy sessions.
• Contribute to IEP development and review; educate families and staff on therapy strategies.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Clinical documentation

Pediatric OT practices

Education

Associate's degree

NBCOT COTA certification

State licensure

Job description

Seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in a school setting.

Key responsibilities include:

assisting in student assessments, implementing therapy plans to enhance fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination, collaborating with teachers and staff to integrate strategies, adapting learning materials, monitoring progress, providing support for self-care skills, facilitating group therapy, contributing to individualized education plans (IEPs), and educating families and staff on therapy strategies.

Qualifications:

an accredited Associate's degree, active COTA certification from NBCOT, and valid state licensure.

Skills:

strong collaboration, adaptability, clinical documentation, and current pediatric occupational therapy practices.

Ideal candidate attributes:

dedicated, team-oriented, and committed to supporting diverse student needs.

This role offers:

full-time or part-time opportunities, comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401K, licensure and CEU reimbursement, clinical support, and nationwide placement options.

Note:

In-person work at school sites with a focus on student development and compliance with school policies.