Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Family Behavior Solutions (FBS), a BCBA-owned and clinician-led organization, is expanding its clinical services to include Occupational Therapy. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will provide individualized occupational therapy interventions to children under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role supports children's functional, developmental, and daily living skills through engaging, play-based therapeutic activities, and offers close collaboration with an Occupational Therapist and FBS's multidisciplinary clinical team. Positions are available in East Providence and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with part-time and full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Active Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
- Current NBCOT certification.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Passion for working with children and families.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized occupational therapy interventions established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Provide direct therapeutic services to children under appropriate OT supervision.
- Support the development of fine motor skills, gross motor coordination, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual motor integration, and activities of daily living.
- Facilitate engaging, play-based activities that promote independence and functional development.
- Support children in working toward their individualized therapeutic goals.
- Observe and communicate client progress, responses to interventions, and concerns to the supervising OT.
- Maintain accurate treatment documentation and progress notes in accordance with organizational and supervisory requirements.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other clinical team members to promote consistency and carryover of skills.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment.
- Follow applicable professional standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Supportive, collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunity to help grow a new clinical service within FBS.
- Meaningful work supporting children and families.
- Opportunities for professional collaboration and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
