Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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 many clinicians choose Hopebridge as their place of work! This is a full‑time position split between our Munster and Merrillville clinic locations. Benefits 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 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 Maintain 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 (Phoenix West & Phoenix Central) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr