Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Copper Point-Gilbert

Soar Autism Center•Gilbert, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team. Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children ages 2-6 with autism, utilizing the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). In this role, the COTA will deliver high-quality pediatric occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT, collaborating with speech therapists, BCBAs, and psychologists to support the whole child.

Requirements

Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest or experience in pediatric occupational therapy and neurodiversity-affirming care preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy interventions to children ages 2–6 based on plans of care developed by supervising OTs.
Help children build fine and gross motor, sensory processing, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based setting.
Integrate therapy goals into Soar’s ESDM-informed approach within an early intervention environment.
Collaborate closely with RBTs, SLPs, and other clinicians so occupational therapy targets are reinforced throughout each child’s day.
Partner with families to share progress and provide practical strategies they can use outside of therapy.
Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, and individualized treatment.