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Soliant Health
School Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Job Description
Category Schools - COTA Job Type Contract Soliant is partnering with a supportive school district near West Point, Mississippi to hire a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Whether you're an experienced school-based COTA or looking to expand your pediatric experience, this is an excellent opportunity to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom while working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The district is actively interviewing and eager to hire, so apply today for immediate consideration. Position Details
- Full-time, contract position
- 30-35 hours per week, 4 days per week
- Monday-Friday schedule
- July 27, 2026 - May 26, 2027
- Caseload is around 41 students, ages 3-18 What You'll Do
- Provide occupational therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising OT
- Support students in developing fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting, and school participation skills
- Participate in team meetings and communicate student progress with the supervising OT Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Active Mississippi COTA license
- National certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required
- Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills Why Join Soliant?
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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.
$57,371 / year median in Mississippi
+9% projected growth