Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (FT)

Aspire Therapy and Development Services • Madison, WI

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Aspire Therapy & Development Services, a leading multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children and families and desires to work within a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team at their Madison and Verona clinics. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work at either clinic or a combination of both. Depending on the candidate's expertise, interest, and team needs, this position may also occasionally see clients in the private schools they support. Aspire Therapy & Development Services is a therapist- and family-owned private practice with a stellar reputation in the community. They prioritize mentorship by matching experienced clinicians with new clinicians and therapy assistants. The clinic fosters professionalism, growth, and fun, and offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from experts in ABA, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or immediate eligibility for licensure.
• Willingness to grow in your skills and participate in clinical mentorship.
• Dependability and reliability are crucial for our children's success.
• High integrity to work diligently with families and positively engage with children who need your support.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with client needs.
• Physical ability to perform various postures such as sitting, kneeling, standing, and getting up from the floor as needed for active play and client safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pediatric setting or in a clinical rotation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, 1:1 direct occupational therapy interventions to children with physical and/or developmental delays.
• Collaborate directly with the supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR) to execute established plans of care.
• Guide children through fun, engaging, and skill-building activities designed to improve skills for daily living, social interaction, sensory regulation, and physical coordination.
• Consult and collaborate with other disciplines across our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Provide complete, timely, and professional treatment session notes and clinical documentation.
• Directly support the success, development, and education of our clients and their families.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Immediate paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick time.
• Annual continuing education.
• Excellent work-life balance with no night or weekend hours.
• Reasonable caseloads with high support, mentorship, and a collaborative clinic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree