Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

SUNNYDAYS THERAPY INCORPORATED•Robbinsdale, MN

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

SunnyDays Therapy is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for its new Robbinsdale clinic. The clinic provides pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services and aims to support children holistically through respectful, nonjudgmental care. In this role, you will help children build functional independence through play, forming positive relationships with children and their families and using creative approaches to care. You will provide individual therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and support children from infancy through young adulthood in developing play, self-help, social, motor, cognitive, and sensory skills. The position may be full-time or part-time, with a schedule developed to meet the needs of the employee and clients. Client treatment hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. The hourly rate is $23–$25, based on licensure and experience, with additional monthly and annual performance bonuses. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the new Robbinsdale clinic.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current Minnesota licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or be in the process of applying for a state license.
Prior pediatric experience, preferably in a clinical, school, or therapy setting, or a strong interest in working with children.
Knowledge of child development, sensory integration, and play-based therapeutic approaches.
Familiarity with therapeutic interventions such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, and gross motor skills.
Ability to follow OT treatment plans and implement therapeutic activities for children.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with children, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
Patience, empathy, a positive approach, and ability to adapt communication to young clients and their families.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage a caseload, document sessions accurately, and maintain a structured, safe environment.
Ability to work as part of a team, communicate with OTs and other professionals, and accept constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

Follow Occupational Therapist treatment plans and work individually with children under OT supervision to support therapeutic goals, including motor skills, sensory integration, and activities of daily living.
Provide one-to-one therapy using client-specific interventions and document progress toward goals under OT supervision.
Help infants, toddlers, children, and young adults develop milestones, independence, and confidence in play, self-help, social, motor, cognitive, and sensory skills.
Assist in creating individualized treatment plans and goals using relevant diagnostic and developmental information.
Communicate professionally and productively with parents and caregivers about plans of care, progress, and home care.
Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to support coordinated plans of care and shared goals.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation by deadlines and in accordance with insurance requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and child-friendly therapy space and follow safety and infection-control policies.
Follow ethical guidelines, scope-of-practice requirements, state COTA licensure requirements, and other regulatory standards.