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Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Early Intervention | Children Birth-3 | Full-Time or Part-Time Love pediatrics, but want more predictable income? At Nurture Collective, we believe you shouldn't have to worry about losing income every time a family cancels or spend your evenings trying to fill holes in your schedule. We're looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who loves working with young children and families and wants the flexibility of pediatric therapy with the stability and support of an established team. You'll work with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention while receiving ongoing support from our occupational therapists and interdisciplinary pediatric team. We help build and maintain your caseload. You focus on being a great COTA. Why COTAs Choose Nurture Collective More stability. More predictable pay. More support to grow. Paid cancellations at your regular COTA hourly rate Consistent caseload Predictable income Bonus opportunities Flexible scheduling You don't have to build your own caseload You don't have to manage your own scheduling Supervision paid at your regular COTA hourly rate Required meetings paid at your regular COTA hourly rate Continuing education and professional development opportunities Ongoing pediatric mentorship and clinical support Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees 80 hours of

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paid holidays 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement Opportunities to develop specialized pediatric skills Opportunities for clinical and leadership growth What You'll Do As a COTA, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help infants and toddlers develop the skills they need to participate in everyday life.

Your work may include:

Providing occupational therapy interventions based on the child's established plan of care Supporting fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, regulation, play, feeding, self-care, and developmental skills Helping children participate more successfully in everyday routines Using play and meaningful activities to make therapy engaging and developmentally appropriate Coaching caregivers on strategies they can use between therapy visits Collaborating with supervising OTs and other members of the child's Early Intervention team Completing timely clinical documentation Participating in supervision, team meetings, training, and professional development You Won't Be Doing This Alone Early Intervention requires independence, but it shouldn't mean practicing without support. You'll have access to supervising OTs and an interdisciplinary team of pediatric OTs, SLPs, PTs, and child development specialists. We want you to have people you can turn to when a child isn't progressing as expected, you're learning a new intervention, or you simply want another clinical perspective. You'll also have opportunities for continuing education and professional development to strengthen your skills and continue growing as a pediatric therapy professional. What We're Looking For Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Interest in working with infants, toddlers, and families Dependable and comfortable working independently in the community Strong communication and relationship-building skills Willingness to learn and receive clinical feedback Pediatric or Early Intervention experience is a plus, but new graduates are encouraged to apply Build a Pediatric Career Without the Income Guesswork Pediatric therapy can be incredibly rewarding. Your paycheck shouldn't depend on whether every family on your schedule shows up that week. At Nurture Collective, we work to provide a consistent caseload, paid cancellations at your regular hourly rate, predictable pay, bonus opportunities, and continuing education , while our scheduling team handles the day-to-day work of maintaining your schedule. You get to spend more of your energy doing what you trained to do: helping children and families. If you're looking for a pediatric COTA position with flexibility, stability, clinical support, and room to grow, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join Nurture Collective.

Pay:

$32.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lancaster, CA 93534