Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento is looking for dynamic, collaborative, and engaging COTAs to join our team!  We are a Sacramento clinic specializing in pediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.  We provide clinic-based services, early intervention in-home services, and contract services to local school districts.  Caseloads can be school-based, clinical, in-home or a combination of the settings and will be decided with you based on your preferences and our needs!  

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift  

Pay Range: $30-50 per hour with a signing bonus upon signing of offer letter

• Total compensation package range $73,680 - $119,600.00 annually
  • Includes health benefits, 9 paid holidays, CEU days, vacation, sick time, 1 day of jury duty leave, monthly phone stipend
  • Does not include potential compensation from IRA matching, incentive program, registration fees for classes/courses/certification or mileage reimbursement

Work Settings: Clinic, Schools, Early Intervention in-home, Combination

Roles & Responsibilities

• Roles and responsibilities will vary based on setting and assignment.  
• School-based COTA may include but are not limited to: provision of services as outlined in IEP, IEP attendance, collaboration with other professionals and families, service tracking/required paperwork/attendance billing, data collection,and basic administrative tasks.
• Clinic-based may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
• In-home may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings when needed

Employer Responsibilities

• Provision of:
  • Pay and benefits 
    • 401(k) 
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Holiday pay
    • Paid time off
    • Phone stipend
    • Professional development assistance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance policy
    • Professional liability insurance
    • Mileage reimbursement if traveling between sites
    • Incentive program 
  • Provide a well-maintained and designed clinic space
  • Provide a supportive environment to a culturally diverse clientele 
  • Provide access to an ever-expanding collection of therapy materials and assessments
  • Provide collaboration/co-treating opportunities with speech therapy including access to sensory gyms and supports
  • Provide at minimum 16 hours of CEU/PDHs per year employed
  • Summit-education.com continuing education account 
  • Provision of experienced and enthusiastic COTA Supervision 

ADA Requirements: Ability to navigate between worksites

Education/Credential/Licenses: Successful completion of:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Possession of a valid CA driver’s License (If you travel between work sites)