Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)The LifeWorks School is hiring for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support our school system with locations in Doylestown, PA, Media, PA, and Levittown, PA for the 2026-2027 academic school year. Travel between all three locations is required. This position supports students in overcoming challenges in daily activities. The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks' comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.Position responsibilities include:Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.Benefit Highlights:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!Tuition reimbursementAbout Universal Health Services:One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.Qualifications:PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licenseMinimum of Associates DegreePrevious COTA experience preferredAbility to travel to three school sites: Doylestown, PA, Levittown, PA, and Media, PAEEO Statement:All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.