Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Exciting Opportunity in the Idaho Falls, ID area: School Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(s) - COTA

PediaStaff is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy and educational staffing solutions, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding school-based and clinic opportunities since 2004. We're currently seeking School Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(s) - COTA ($27+ an hour depending on experience) in the Idaho Falls, ID area.



Qualifications:

• Appropriate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Idaho license to practice COTA or eligible
• Mentorship Available for New Grads

Role Overview:
As a COTA, you will support students in both school and clinic settings by assessing their needs, developing individualized plans, and implementing interventions to help them succeed academically, socially, and physically. This role offers the opportunity to work with young learners in a supportive school environment while making a lasting impact on their development.



Position Details:

• In-person only

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess students' motor, sensory, and functional abilities to identify areas of need and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver targeted occupational therapy interventions in accordance with students' IEPs, helping them achieve academic and developmental goals.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and other specialists to create supportive learning environments tailored to students' unique needs.
• Contribute to the development of IEPs by offering insights on motor development, sensory needs, and appropriate accommodation or modifications.

Benefits and Details:

• Health care benefits with Select Health and our staff receive 25% off services at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital (partners). We also have dental and vision available.
• We offer a retirement plan with a 2% company match.
• PTO: 4 hours per paycheck earned; we pay twice a month
• 6 paid vacation days: News Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• We have continuing education program that covers yearly CEU requirements for Idaho licensure and national certification.
• We offer flexible scheduling with the option to work 5 days a week or 4 days a week. Each therapist's schedule is built with the individual therapist. Most therapists either work 8-5 or 9-5pm. Some take every other Friday afternoon off or another day if it's better for their schedule.
• Clinic case load is generally scheduled for 8-9 patients a day (hour long sessions).
• School team members may see 8-10 students (half hour sessions) or fewer if there are IEPs scheduled.
• We offer annual performance reviews with wage increases.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting children and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to make a meaningful impact!


Equal Opportunity Employer:
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.