Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Community Therapeutix PC
Locations: Norwich, Ledyard, and Salem, Connecticut
Pay: $29–$35 per hour
Schedule: Flexible scheduling aligned with the school calendar, with no weekends or holidays

Join Our Team

Community Therapeutix PC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team serving clients in Norwich, Ledyard, and Salem, CT.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adults who need specialized therapy services? Community Therapeutix provides individualized and holistic care in a safe and comfortable environment. Our services include school-based therapy, clinic therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education support.

For more than 40 years, Community Therapeutix has worked with families, schools, educators, and Special Education Directors to develop services tailored to individual needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists to develop treatment plans.
• Assist with implementing therapeutic interventions.
• Provide support with activities of daily living.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning.
• Work with a variety of populations, including pediatric clients.
• Apply knowledge of adaptive equipment and treatment planning.
• Work with individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with school personnel and other members of the therapy team.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy support in school-based and clinic settings.

Treatment Areas

Community Therapeutix works with clients who may have a variety of developmental, sensory, and educational needs, including:

• ADD/ADHD
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Sensory processing disorders
• Developmental delays
• Visual perceptual deficits
• Apraxia, including motor-planning and spatial-awareness challenges
• Graphomotor difficulties
• Oral defensiveness
• Other individualized therapy needs

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and treatment planning
• Ability to work with individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $29–$35 per hour
• Insurance and Retirement: Health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid Leave: Sick leave, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling aligned with the school calendar
• Work-Life Balance: No weekends or holidays
• Work Environment: Supportive and collaborative team environment

About Community Therapeutix

Community Therapeutix specializes in providing thoughtfully designed wellness therapies for children and families. The organization focuses on connecting the home, school, and community through individualized therapeutic services.

The team works collaboratively with families, schools, educators, and Special Education Directors to support clients with needs such as ADD/ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and other diagnoses.

Community Therapeutix is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for clients and employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Therapeutix is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Apply Today

If you are a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking a meaningful opportunity to support clients through individualized therapy services, we encourage you to apply today.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $29 - $35 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No