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Soliant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Kansas City, MO

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Kansas City, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 8 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$60,677 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Kansas City, MO Soliant - 3.9 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time | Contract 12 hours ago Qualifications Occupational Therapy Assistant License Full Job Description Step into an impactful school-based role supporting students as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the upcoming academic year. This full-time contract opportunity covers several school sites near Kansas City, MO, serving a diverse student population from elementary through high school. You'll collaborate closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist and help deliver essential services to students during an FMLA leave period starting August 24th through September 25th, with the possibility of extension.

Key Qualifications:

Active COTA license in Missouri required Previous experience in educational settings is strongly valued Comfortable coordinating across multiple campuses Strong communication and time management skills Ability to work independently while following provided oversight

Core Responsibilities:

Serve a caseload of approximately 32 students, allocating about 800 minutes of direct therapy each week Develop a personalized weekly schedule (with initial oversight) to support all assigned students Work across multiple sites including elementary, middle, and high school settings Collaborate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to implement IEP goals and track progress Maintain accurate documentation according to school and legal requirements Support students with a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive needs in alignment with school-based therapy goals

Perks Await You:

Full-time schedule, roughly 8:00 AM-4:00 PM with 7.5-hour days Unique chance to plan your own schedule and work across varied school environments Experience in a supportive, collaborative educational team Opportunity to make meaningful change during a key academic period If you thrive in school settings and value the flexibility and diversity of a multi-school COTA role, bring your passion and expertise to this rewarding assignment. Apply today to take the next step in your school therapy career! #p31