School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for travel assignments in the Coos Bay, OR area. The position involves providing occupational therapy services to students under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, with 40 hours per week and a weekly pay of $1,966.

The role requires OTA licensure in the state, an accredited OTA education, pediatric experience preferred, and adherence to all relevant professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements for the role include valid OTA licensure and graduation from an accredited OTA program.
• Pediatric experience and a willingness to comply with professional standards are preferred.
• CPR and health clearance requirements may apply depending on contract and state rules.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide OT services to students in the school setting.
• Assist with treatment implementation, data collection, and documentation.

Education

Current certification or licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant

One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pediatric experience

Complies with professional standards

Current CPR (if applicable)

TB questionnaire/PPD or chest x-ray (if applicable)

Current health certificate per contract/state regulation

Must meet federal/state/local requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 1966 Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Coos Bay, OR

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation to students in the school setting.

Minimum Requirements:

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required

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

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

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

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• 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: Travel

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0671

Contract Duration: 32

Pay Rate: $1966 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-20T18:56:50