Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Soar Autism Center - 3.9 Westminster, CO Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Activities of daily living (ADL) training Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Oral-motor/feeding interventions Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Occupational Therapy Assistant License Family collaboration in education Working with pediatric populations Fine motor skill development Pediatric occupational therapy Mid-level Physical development (child development components) Occupational Therapy COTA Pediatrics Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Natural Environment Teaching (NET) Early intervention Working with children with disabilities Care plan implementation Child & youth therapy Experience working with families with children Communication skills Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions Full Job Description Come grow with us as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) at Soar Autism Center! Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children ages 2-6 with autism . Our care model incorporates the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a naturalistic, developmental approach. In this role, you will deliver high-quality pediatric occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT, working alongside speech therapists, BCBAs, and psychologists to support the whole child.

Role Details Job Type:

Full-time, On-site Schedule:

Choose between available 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and center maturity

Pay Base Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00/year per year

Bonus:

Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800, with additional compensation opportunities for achieving clinical certifications What You'll Do Deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy interventions to children ages 2-6 based on plans of care developed by supervising OTs. Help children build fine and gross motor, sensory processing, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based setting. Integrate therapy goals into Soar's ESDM-informed approach within an early intervention environment. Collaborate closely with RBTs, SLPs, and other clinicians so occupational therapy targets are reinforced throughout each child's day. Partner with families to share progress and provide practical strategies they can use outside of therapy. Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, and individualized treatment. Qualifications Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program. Current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ). Strong interest or experience in pediatric occupational therapy and neurodiversity-affirming care preferred. Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care. Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.