Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

MGA Homecare

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant providing home health services for pediatric patients. Supporting occupational therapy interventions and maintaining communication with evaluating therapists in a rewarding environment.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43,680 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing occupational therapy services to pediatric patients, ensuring effective communication with evaluating therapists and adherence to regulatory standards. Proficient in patient documentation and family counseling to support therapeutic goals.

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Occupational Therapy ServicesPediatric Patient CareNBCOT CertificationBLS CPR CertificationLicensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Hard Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient DocumentationTherapeutic InterventionsPatient AssessmentGoal Setting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCounselingTeachingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

NBCOT Certification for Occupational Therapy AssistantBLS CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Pediatric Occupational TherapyRegulatory StandardsPatient Progress MonitoringFamily Counseling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services and interventions to pediatric patients aged from birth to 21 years old
Treat all assigned patients in alignment with the goals established by the evaluating Occupational Therapist (OT)
Maintain regular communication with the evaluating OT to relay patient progress, achievements, and challenges
Offer teaching and counseling to patients and their families
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in accordance with department and regulatory standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

An associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NBCOT Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant
Current BLS CPR Certification per state regulations
Licensed to Practice Occupational Therapy in the state

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Training and CEU Opportunities
Personal Tablet for Electronic Charting
Mentorship Program
No Minimal Weekly Caseload/Visits
Paid Time Off
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
HSA, FSA, LPFSA & Dependent Care FSA
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness coverage
Identity Theft Protection
Discounted Legal Services