Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including OT, Speech and ABA.

Why you will love MeBe? At MeBe, you’ll be offered more than a job. You’ll receive training and support to help you develop your career and grow as an individual. You’ll work with extraordinary team members in ABA, OT and Speech who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves. Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

MeBe is growing our Occupational Therapy team and is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about supporting children and their families. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians to deliver thoughtful, engaging therapy to children with a wide range of developmental needs, helping them build skills that support independence, confidence, and everyday success. We’re excited to meet COTAs who bring compassion, creativity, and a genuine love for working with kids into everything they do.

About You:

• You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.

• You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.

• You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you

• You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

About What You’ll Work On

• Deliver occupation-based interventions for pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed OT (OTR/L) and in alignment with the individualized plan of care.

• Prepare, grade, and adapt activities to support sensory regulation, fine/gross motor skills, self-care, play, and participation goals.

• Collect objective data (trials, accuracy, assistance levels), document session notes, and relay clinical observations to the supervising OT to inform goal updates and plan-of-care revisions.

• Assist with set-up, administration, and scoring of standardized assessments as directed by the OT (no independent interpretation).

• Provide caregiver training and home-program coaching in collaboration with the OT to support carryover.

• Co-treat and/or support small groups with OTs, SLPs, and BCBAs when therapeutically appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete billing logs ethically and in accordance with payer, state, and company requirements.

• Ensure a safe, organized therapy environment; clean and manage equipment and materials; contribute ideas and materials for program development.

• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team; communicate professionally with families and colleagues; practice culturally responsive, client-centered care.
  

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) .

• NBCOT certification as a COTA.

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program (Associate’s degree or equivalent).

• CPR/BLS certification.

• Pediatric experience preferred (1–2 years ideal); strong new grads welcome.

• Proven reliability with time management, documentation, and follow-through; comfortable seeking supervision and exercising sound judgment within COTA scope .

• Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team setting.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (if travel between sites/homes is required).
  

Benefits:

• Industry benchmarked, competitive pay based on experience and location.

  • $70,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience

• Twenty-nine paid days off

• Medical, Vision, Dental

• Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

• Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions

• Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance

• Secure your future with our 401k program

• Monthly CEU Trainings and CEU reimbursement

• Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships

• Expansive treatment spaces

• Scheduling department handles reschedules, cancellations and permanent changes to schedules

• Computer and work tools provided

• Company sponsored, fun events for everyone

For more information, please visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation Range: $70K - $75K