Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the role

We are seeking a Per-Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, providing specialized, school-based therapy to K-12 students with special needs.

Work Setting

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type

Per Diem (Variable)

Pay Range

$25.00 - $50.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Implement therapeutic activities to help students with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living activities.
• Provide training to school staff and parents on how to incorporate therapy goals into daily routines.
• Document student progress by maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions for IEP reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals by participating in IEP meetings to support students.

What You Bring

• State Board Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to complete satisfactory Live Scan background screening and TB clearance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Per-Diem Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K with matching

What Sets Us Apart

• Stress-Free Support Model: Full in-house technical support and centralized administrative and parent-support teams handle logistics, coordination, and troubleshooting.
• Low Caseload Caps: Carefully managed caseloads to protect work-life balance and prevent burnout.
• Virtual Personal Assistant: Day-to-day support to keep your workload organized and manageable.
• IEP Writer & Goal Generator: Smart tools that significantly reduce documentation time.
• Student-First Focus: Spend more time supporting students and less time on paperwork.
• Comprehensive Travel Support: Travel reimbursements and stipends may include airfare, rental cars, meals, mileage, lodging, and other approved expenses.
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values balance, transparency, and long-term success.

Benefits

• Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons.

Eligibility for benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, classification, and other factors.

Not all benefits are available to all employees.

Benefits are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the essential functions and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements.