Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Thrive Therapies Group is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join their school-based team. OTAs are crucial in delivering school-based occupational therapy services, and Thrive provides a supportive environment with dedicated OTR supervisors, clear supervision structures, and structured professional development. As an OTA at Thrive, you will implement therapy under close OT supervision, contribute to student outcomes, and have a clinical team focused on your growth and advancement. You will work with students K-12, implementing therapy sessions, collecting data, and supporting IEP goals related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from an ACOTE-accredited program
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential
- Current state OTA license or registration (varies by state)
- Clear background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements
Nice To Haves
- Prior school-based OTA experience (1+ years)
- Certification or training in sensory integration (Ayres SI preferred)
- Experience with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and accessibility assessment
- Bilingual capability (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese)
Responsibilities
- Implement OT-designed treatment plans for students with fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and handwriting goals
- Deliver one-on-one and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques established by the supervising OT
- Collect and document precise session data; communicate student progress and observations to the supervising OT at regular supervision meetings
- Support sensory accommodation strategies, movement breaks, and classroom modifications per OT direction
- Assist with adaptive equipment setup, AAC implementation, and accessibility accommodations
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education staff to generalize OT strategies into daily school routines
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to AOTA ethical guidelines and NBCOT standards for COTAs
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
- Professional development stipend ($1,000+ annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
- $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
- $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
- NBCOT COTA dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
- No non-compete clause
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
