School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support students in Concord, CA under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This contract, part-time role involves delivering OT services, implementing plans, collecting data, and documenting progress for school-based students.

The ideal candidate will hold current licensure as an OT Assistant, have graduated from an accredited program, and meet state requirements.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience and state-appropriate licensure are required
• Graduate from an accredited OT assistant program
• Additional clinical experience preferred (pediatrics)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• CPR may be required
• TB questionnaire/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Health certificate per contract or state regulation

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services including treatment, implementation, data collection, and documentation for students in the school setting.

Skills

Pediatric experience

OT experience

CPR certification

Professional standards

Age 18+

TB/PPD compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $40 / Hour

Hours: 20.00

Location: Concord, CA

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, anddocumentation to students in the school setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational TherapyAssistant required

• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Occupational Therapy Assistant School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0737

Contract Duration: 32

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-05T18:50:16