Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- School-Based

LLA Therapy•Elyria, OH

3d•$25 - $31

About The Position

LLA Therapy is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based therapy services in Northeast Ohio. The role focuses on treating an assigned student caseload, monitoring and documenting progress, coordinating with a supervising Occupational Therapist, and communicating with families and school personnel. The COTA contributes to individualized treatment plans and recommendations, participates in IEP and ETR meetings, and maintains therapy records, deadlines, and Medicaid billing in accordance with school procedures. LLA Therapy emphasizes streamlined communication, mentoring, collaboration with school personnel and families, and providing clinicians with materials and tools such as online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and online therapy tools. The company also highlights team-building activities, wellness programming, and monthly study groups.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at an accredited college or university.
Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Ohio.
Valid driver’s license.
FBI and BCI background check; may be completed upon hire.
Professional liability insurance, recommended by the governing body.
Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept new assignments, and able to work well with others.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Compatibility with the company culture and core values.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing treatment to an assigned caseload.
Communicate and collaborate with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Document, monitor, and analyze patient progress and the effects of treatment.
Communicate with families, educate them, and provide training on individualized treatment plans.
Regularly document, monitor, analyze, and report student progress and treatment effects in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.
Attend IEP and ETR meetings and report evaluation findings and therapy recommendations in family-friendly language.
Contribute to a positive, supportive, and learning-focused culture through collaboration and ongoing communication with school personnel and families.
Maintain and document ongoing therapy minutes and report due dates.
Complete Medicaid billing in accordance with school deadlines and procedures.