Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including OT, Speech and ABA.

Why you will love MeBe? At MeBe, you'll be offered more than a job. You'll receive training and support to help you develop your career and grow as an individual. You'll work with extraordinary team members in ABA, OT and Speech who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves. Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

MeBe is growing our Occupational Therapy team and is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about supporting children and their families. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians to deliver thoughtful, engaging therapy to children with a wide range of developmental needs, helping them build skills that support independence, confidence, and everyday success. We're excited to meet COTAs who bring compassion, creativity, and a genuine love for working with kids into everything they do.

About You:

• You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.
• You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.
• You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you
• You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

About What You'll Work On

• Deliver occupation-based interventions for pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed OT and in alignment with the individualized plan of care.
• Prepare, grade, and adapt activities to support sensory regulation, fine/gross motor skills, self-care, play, and participation goals.
• Collect objective data (trials, accuracy, assistance levels), document session notes, and relay clinical observations to the supervising OT to inform goal updates and plan-of-care revisions.
• Assist with set-up, administration, and scoring of standardized assessments as directed by the OT (no independent interpretation).
• Provide caregiver training and home-program coaching in collaboration with the OT to support carryover.
• Co-treat and/or support small groups with OTs, SLPs, and BCBAs when therapeutically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete billing logs ethically and in accordance with payer, state, and company requirements.
• Ensure a safe, organized therapy environment; clean and manage equipment and materials; contribute ideas and materials for program development.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team; communicate professionally with families and colleagues; practice culturally responsive, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L).
• NBCOT certification as a COTA.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program (Associate's degree or equivalent).
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Pediatric experience preferred (12 years ideal); strong new grads welcome.
• Proven reliability with time management, documentation, and follow-through; comfortable seeking supervision and exercising sound judgment within COTA scope.
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team setting.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance (if travel between sites/homes is required).

Benefits

• Industry benchmarked, competitive pay based on experience and location.
• $70,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience
• Twenty-nine paid days off
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions
• Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance
• Secure your future with our 401k program
• Monthly CEU Trainings and CEU reimbursement
• Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships
• Expansive treatment spaces
• Scheduling department handles reschedules, cancellations and permanent changes to schedules
• Computer and work tools provided
• Company sponsored, fun events for everyone