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Local Contract Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $38-45 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services · Newport, NH · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$38–$45/hrContract

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 08/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Local Contract

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

  • Direct Intervention: Provide individual and group therapy sessions as outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
  • Skill Development: Target foundational skills including handwriting, scissor skills, visual-motor integration, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like zipping coats or opening lunch containers.
  • Sensory Support: Implement "sensory diets" and classroom movement breaks to help students maintain a "ready-to-learn" state.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the supervising OTR/L to adjust treatment plans and attend IEP meetings to report on student progress.
  • Consultation: Partner with classroom teachers to suggest environmental modifications (e.g., adaptive seating, slant boards) and inclusive strategies.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely logs of services provided and collect data on student goals for quarterly progress reports.

Schedule / Shift

  • Shift details: School Day Schedule
  • Hours per week: 37.75 hours per week
  • Contract length: School Year

Required Qualifications

  • Licensure: Valid NH State License/Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Experience: Prior experience in a pediatric or school-based setting is highly preferred.
  • Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorders, and assistive technology.
  • Soft Skills: A "student-first" heart, the ability to pivot when a lesson doesn't go as planned, and excellent communication skills with parents and staff.

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM HealthCare Travel

About RCM Health Care Travel
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.

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