Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - DTC

Soar Autism Center•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come grow with us as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Soar Autism Center! Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children ages 2–6 with autism. Our care model incorporates the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a naturalistic, developmental approach. In this role, you will deliver high-quality pediatric occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT, working alongside 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.