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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
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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.
$63,206 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The LifeWorks School is hiring for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support our school in Doylestown, PA for the 2026-2027 academic school year. This position supports students in overcoming challenges in daily activities. The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks' comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice. The responsibilities for the position are as follows: Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student. Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function. Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested. Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist. Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance. Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives. Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs. Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals. 9. Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis. Position Requirements PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license Minimum of Associates Degree Previous COTA experience preferred