Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraPeds • Oklahoma City, OK

9d • $38 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, school-based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is on-site and in-person, serving students from elementary through high school. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help students develop functional skills that support access to and participation in their educational environment. The position is 20 hours per week, from October through May or June, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The role offers a manageable caseload and support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners. Compensation is $38–$43 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. Benefits and compensation depend on employment classification and eligibility; both W-2 and 1099 arrangements are described.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Active or eligible for Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure.
• Ability to practice under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with Oklahoma requirements.
• Strong understanding of child development, fine-motor and visual-motor skills, sensory processing, and functional participation.
• Ability to recognize and respond to developmental and sensory-motor needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort using technology for documentation and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.
• Ability to safely participate with students in varied school environments and activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students individually and in small groups.
• Implement treatment plans and IEP goals developed in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Support students’ fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, and functional school skills.
• Monitor student performance and collect data to measure progress.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Provide classroom-based support and consultation, as appropriate.
• Contribute information to progress reports, IEPs, and student team discussions within the COTA scope of practice.
• Participate in IEP and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, and other school professionals.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising Occupational Therapist about student progress and service needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 contractors may have flexibility associated with independent contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree