Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Compensation range: Flexible Hourly (Part-time) or Salary (Full-time)
Full-time Salary: $55,000–$70,000

Role Overview

Pediatric Private Practice in Missoula, MT

• Flexible setting: clinic-based or a mix of clinic and school-based services
• Opportunities to participate in hippotherapy and aquatic therapy
• Multidisciplinary team with structured supervision and mentorship from OTs
• AI-supported EMR with talk-to-text functionality

Compensation and Benefits

Part-Time: Competitive hourly rates for direct therapy and administrative time
Full-Time (36+ hours/week): $55,000–70,000 annually

• Medical (Blue Cross PPO) with 25% employer contribution (full-time)
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match
• PTO accrual (2+ weeks annually for full-time; prorated for part-time)
• 6 paid holidays (prorated for part-time)
• $1,000 CEU budget (full-time); $300 (part-time), eligible for licensing dues
• Weekly productivity bonuses
• Cancellations converted to paid administrative time

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Consistent collaboration and co-treatment opportunities with OTs, PTs, and SLPs
• Access to specialty programs including hippotherapy and aquatic therapy
• Supportive supervision model with clear growth pathways
• Flexible scheduling with documentation-from-home capability
• Structured onboarding for new grads and those entering pediatrics
• Immediate caseload available with an established waitlist

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license (or eligibility)
• Strong collaboration skills and openness to supervision and feedback
• Growth-oriented mindset
• Availability for some after-school hours
  • Minimum 30% of part-time schedule or 25% of full-time schedule
• Interest in developing specialty skills (training provided)
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Applications are reviewed daily.

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