Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The LifeWorks School is hiring for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support our school system with locations in Doylestown, PA, Media, PA, and Levittown, PA for the 2026-2027 academic school year. Travel between all three locations is required. This position supports students in overcoming challenges in daily activities. This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign-on bonus! The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks' comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.

Position responsibilities include:

• Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
• Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
• Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
• Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
• Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
• Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
• Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
• Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications:

• PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
• Minimum of Associates Degree.
• Previous COTA experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to three school sites: Doylestown, PA, Levittown, PA, and Media, PA.

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