Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc • Corona, CA

8d • $66,650 - $79,040

About The Position

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is hiring a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for its multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in Norco and Corona, California. The practice provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, including hippotherapy as part of comprehensive, evidence-based care. The role focuses on helping children work toward therapy goals and greater independence while supporting families and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines. The position may involve work in a clinic, on the ranch, or through telehealth. The compensation range is $66,650 to $79,040 per year based on experience, with the opportunity to earn a weekly bonus.

Requirements

• Valid California COTA license.
• Clear Livescan.
• TB test.
• CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.
• Desire to continue growing as a professional.
• Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during a shift.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull wheeled items weighing over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to children according to documented treatment plans or protocols.
• Help patients achieve treatment-plan goals and increase independence in activities of daily living through therapeutic activities, exercises, and sensory skills work.
• Document patient performance, including tallying data.
• Prepare therapy materials and equipment for activities, and adapt or modify them to meet patient needs.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Collaborate with staff in other disciplines and with administrative staff.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, legal, and professional requirements.
• Contribute to team efforts and perform related duties as needed.
• Support continuation of the therapeutic plan after discharge by developing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers, and recommending or providing assistive equipment in coordination with the primary occupational therapist.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• Student loan contributions.
• Accruing paid time off.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• Productivity bonus structure and opportunity to earn weekly bonuses.
• Continuing education credits and opportunities.
• Weekly meetings with a supervisor and department for support and collaboration.
• In-house opportunities for growth and development.
• Casual Fridays.
• Company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed