Pediatric Clinic Occupational Therapy Assistant

Whole Child Therapy•Claremont, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Whole Child Therapy (WCT) is a therapist-owned pediatric practice in the Inland Empire seeking a Pediatric Clinic Occupational Therapy Assistant. WCT was founded in 2018 and has grown to over 65 professionals delivering over 700 weekly sessions across two clinics and school partnerships. The practice emphasizes a neurodiversity-affirming approach, focusing on building on strengths rather than compliance-based therapy. Therapists are mentored by OTRs, gain exposure to various specialties like feeding therapy and AAC, and have a defined clinical ladder for advancement. Cancellations and no-shows are paid at the full hourly rate.

Requirements

Active California COTA license (new grads welcome; fieldwork counts)
Genuine love for working with kids
Strong communication skills with families, colleagues, and supervising OTRs
Organization and time-management chops to juggle a caseload and keep documentation current
Adaptability. Kids are unpredictable. You roll with it.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans under OTR supervision to help kids build fine motor, sensory processing, visual perception, and self-care skills.
Support children with developmental delays, sensory processing differences, autism, and other diagnoses, meeting each child where they are.
Collaborate daily with OTRs, SLPs, and SLPAs as part of a true interdisciplinary team.
Coach parents and caregivers on home programs that extend therapy gains into real life.
Document sessions and maintain accurate records for insurance compliance.
Participate in team meetings, CEUs, and specialty training in feeding, AAC, and Social Stories™.
Flex between outpatient clinic and school-based settings (optional).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
6 paid holidays
80–120 hours PTO/year (grows with tenure)
Student loan repayment assistance: $200/month after 2 years, $400/month after 4 years
CEU reimbursement: $300–$1,000/year based on tenure
Therapy supply reimbursement: up to $200/year
Ongoing specialization training in feeding, AAC, and social skills
Leadership development and clinical ladder advancement
No weekends. Ever.
Cancellations and no-shows are paid at your full rate