Pediatric Clinic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA

Location : Washington, DC
Salary : $60000-$68000/year

Exciting Opportunity in the Washington, DC area: Outpatient Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA

PediaStaff is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy and educational staffing solutions, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding school-based and clinic opportunities since 2004. We're currently seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA ($60,000 – $68,000) around 20 minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Live closer to the clinic and enjoy a lower cost of living with easy access to DC! 
 
Qualifications: 

  • Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy 
  • MD state license 
  • Pediatric experience preferred
Position Details:

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Multidisciplinary clinic with Speech, behavior therapy (RBT to assist with therapy) 
  • Caseload includes a lot of low verbal or nonverbal kiddos, as well as children on the autism spectrum. Experience with or willingness to learn to use AAC devices is preferred. 
  • Bilingual Spanish speaker is a huge plus, but a translator is available for Spanish-speaking families

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the assessment of childrens' needs and abilities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  • Implement individualized therapy plans to improve childrens' fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination
  • Educate parents and caregivers on how to help their children with daily activities.
  • Develop strategies to help children with sensory processing issues.

Benefits:   

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO and 6 days paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance available

 
Ready to Make a Difference?   
If you're passionate about supporting children and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to make a meaningful impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer:   
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.

 

Job ID : JO-2511-43113

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