Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Pediatrics
About The Position
Pivot Home Health is hiring Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) across Colorado to provide therapy in home-based and community settings. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and purpose-driven care, with a full caseload of babies and pediatric patients available on day one. Full-time is defined as 20 visits per week; part-time is also available. Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA helps children reach developmental milestones and gain independence in daily routines. Treatment plans address fine motor skills, sensory regulation, play, self-care, and school readiness. Through meaningful, play-based activities, the COTA helps children build confidence and functional skills and provides families with practical strategies for everyday use. The role serves the Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Arvada region. Clinicians can choose their caseload without a minimum visit requirement and set schedules to fit their lifestyle and financial goals. Therapy is provided in patients’ homes, and an iPad is provided for electronic documentation. Pivot offers clinical leadership, 24/7 on-call support, mentorship, training, and professional development.
Requirements
- Active Colorado Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Passion for helping children reach their full potential through home-based care.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and relocating clinicians are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide pediatric occupational therapy in home-based and community settings.
- Work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
- Implement treatment plans focused on fine motor skills, sensory regulation, play, self-care, and school readiness.
- Use play-based activities to help children build confidence, functional skills, and independence in daily routines.
- Support families with practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
- Complete electronic documentation using a provided iPad.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accident coverage.
- Professional liability insurance.
- PTO with no annual cap, earned from day one, and increasing with tenure.
- Paid sick leave and holiday incentive pay.
- CEU benefits, including paid annual OTAC membership and conference fees.
- iPad provided for electronic documentation.
- Ongoing mentorship, training, and professional development.
- 24/7 on-call support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
