What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Hopebridge?
For nearly two decades, Hopebridge has trailblazed a path for enabling access to quality, compassionate care for children with autism. We created the 360 Care model, a multidisciplinary approach rooted in evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), along with complementary services like occupational and speech therapy under one roof. As nearly everyone in the autism community will tell you, building relationships with this population of children is incredibly rewarding. It’s why so many clinicians choose Hopebridge as their place of work!
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
What we offer our COTAs :
Base Compensation Range : $25.58-$36.74 an hour (for all worked hours), dependent on experience
Attainable, clinician-designed bi-weekly bonus (up to $6,500 / yearly)
29 days of paid time off (20 days of paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and 2 paid professional development days)
Annual $500 professional development stipend
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Wellness programs
401K retirement options with company match
Ability to relocate to any of our states
Monday through Friday schedule
P.S. Our families love us too. We’re proud to have industry-leading annual caregiver satisfaction scores of 92%!
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do As A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant :
Conduct individual and / or group therapy sessions according to individual needs
Participate in staff meetings and conferences indicated to review progress
Provide assistance to staff regarding concerns pertaining to occupational therapy and assist staff in maintaining open communication with parents concerning occupational therapy problems
Main accurate records of services provided for statistical and billing purposes
Maintain current daily notes
Assist with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development
Assist in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff
Assist with problem solving to improve efficiency within the center
Perform duties at multiple locations, as needed
What you DON’T Have to Do As A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant :
Administrative stuff. You’ll benefit from our Administrative Support teams that take care of authorization specializations, scheduling, patient onboarding, credentialing, and recruiting so you can focus on doing what you do best – providing compassionate care!
Do it all alone. Collaboration and support at every level is crucial to clinical excellence here at Hopebridge. You’ll have support from your Center Manager, Occupational Therapist, our Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist, and our Director of Outpatient Therapies.
Required Skills
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements
Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Current licensed certified occupational therapist assistant and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed in applicable state
Must possess or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a CPR certification
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Hopebridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Together, we will be a beacon of hope and trusted guides in our community! Ready to embark on this journey? Apply now!
Salary : $500 - $6,500
