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Chileda Institute Inc.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School Based

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: La Crosse, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$57,047 / year median in Wisconsin

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Benefits:

For full-time employees, Chileda offers medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance. 100% employer paid life insurance, and short and long term disability. We also have a 401k plan with 4% match, generous PTO, fitness center discount, tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, generally 8am - 4pm with the ability to flex to provide training and support to residential staff.

Summary:

The COTA treats individuals with disabilities, developmental delays, and extraordinary behavior needs under the supervision of an OTR. The COTA uses assistive technology, interventions, and treatment techniques according to Wisconsin OT Standards of Practices. The COTA provides elements of evaluation under the supervision of the OTR. The COTA works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet treatment needs.

Job Duties Include:

Provide direct therapy to students in both individual and group sessions as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and under the direction of the OTR Communicate regularly with the OTR, providing input and recommendations on individualized treatment goals and plans Facilitate social skills, sensory skills, fine/motor skills, executive functioning through classroom-based groups in collaboration with teachers, behavior specialists, speech therapist, and music therapist. Collaborate with the internal treatment team (Case Managers, Teacher, House Managers, Behavior Specialists, etc.) to support student's occupational therapy needs.

Education Requirements:

Must possess state license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant DPI certification preferred, but not required Chileda is an EOE.