Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time | San Diego, CA SmallTalk Speech and Occupational Therapy - 3.8 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Occupational Therapy Assistant License Interpersonal skills Computer literacy Working with pediatric populations Experience working with children Attention to detail COTA Pediatrics Full Job Description SmallTalk Pediatric Therapy is San Diego's BEST outpatient pediatric speech and occupational therapy company — and we're looking for an energetic, fun-loving Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team! We're therapist-owned, therapist-run, and located in convenient suburban San Diego. We serve children ages 0-18 with a wide variety of diagnoses and needs, and we work closely with families to ensure faster, lasting progress. If you want to work in a place where you'll feel supported, valued, and have fun while making a difference every day — welcome to the SmallTalk team! Why You'll Love Working Here Therapist-owned & therapist-run — we understand your work Competitive salary + profit sharing + monthly bonuses Full-time schedule (32-40 hours per week) with flexibility Manageable caseload of super cute kids Paid PTO, holidays, and sick time Bright clinics fully stocked with therapy materials, games, and activities Incredible culture with a supportive and collaborative OT team What You'll Do Provide high-quality occupational therapy under the supervision of an OT Step in for coverage when clinicians are out or families reschedule Support children ages 0-18 through play-based, goal-oriented interventions Complete accurate daily SOAP notes and documentation Collaborate with supervising OTs, families, and teammates What We're Looking For Licensed COTA in California Minimum 1 year of pediatric COTA experience Positive, outgoing personality and love for kids Organized, detail-oriented, and computer literate True team player who values collaboration Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary with profit sharing & monthly bonuses $20K+ in benefits including: 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Professional development support Employee discounts & flexible scheduling options Opportunities for growth within a supportive practice

Our Mission:

To help EVERY child in San Diego reach their greatest potential. If you're ready to join a team where your work is meaningful (and fun!) — apply now and become part of the SmallTalk family!

Learn more:

www.smalltalkspeech.com |

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of pediatric experience do you have? What are your salary expectations for this role? What is your earliest available start date?

Experience:

COTA in a Pediatric setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

San Diego, CA 92108 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person