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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(COTA)

$38 - $45 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Compensation Range: $38-45/hour

Location:   Newport, NH; Onsite – School Setting

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Direct Intervention: Provide individual and group therapy sessions as outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
  • Skill Development: Target foundational skills including handwriting, scissor skills, visual-motor integration, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like zipping coats or opening lunch containers.
  • Sensory Support: Implement "sensory diets" and classroom movement breaks to help students maintain a "ready-to-learn" state.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the supervising OTR/L to adjust treatment plans and attend IEP meetings to report on student progress.
  • Consultation: Partner with classroom teachers to suggest environmental modifications (e.g., adaptive seating, slant boards) and inclusive strategies.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely logs of services provided and collect data on student goals for quarterly progress reports.
Schedule / Shift:
    • Shift details: School Day Schedule
    • Hours per week: 37.75 hours per week
    • Contract length: School Year
Required Qualifications:
  • Licensure: Valid NH State License/Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Experience: Prior experience in a pediatric or school-based setting is highly preferred.
  • Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorders, and assistive technology.
  • Soft Skills: A "student-first" heart, the ability to pivot when a lesson doesn't go as planned, and excellent communication skills with parents and staff.
Benefits
  • Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
  • Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
  • Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
  • Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
  • Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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