Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the role

The Family Partnership is seeking a Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, medically necessary occupational therapy services to children in early childhood programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental occupational therapy services under supervision.
• Deliver intervention procedures as delegated by the supervising OTR/L, in accordance with AOTA practice standards and Minnesota regulations.
• Implement individualized treatment activities that support goals outlined by the OTR/L, using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate approaches.
• Support the OTR/L with observations and data collection during evaluations and re-evaluations, as allowed within the OTA’s scope of practice.
• Participate in face-to-face collaboration sessions with the OTR/L at a minimum of every 10 intervention days or every 30 calendar days, whichever occurs first, or more frequently as needed.
• Review the child’s therapy goals and provide input on progress during interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
• Maintain open, respectful communication with families, caregivers, and educators as guided by the OTR/L.
• Assist with discharge and transition planning under the direction of the supervising OTR/L.
• Document intervention sessions, client response, and any clinical observations in the Procentive EMR system in accordance with state and payer requirements.
• Submit timely billing for all direct services performed, consistent with Medicaid and DHS billing standards.
• Maintain accurate records to support physician orders, recertifications, and continued therapy coverage.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service training relevant to pediatric occupational therapy, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness.
• Contribute to planning for program improvements, materials, and procedures.
• Support OTA student learning experiences as assigned by the supervising OTR/L.

Requirements

• Hold a current Minnesota Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license issued by the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold national certification (NBCOT COTA) or be eligible for the same.
• Have two years of pediatric experience or demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Comfortable working with at-risk clients, clients who have experienced trauma, clients from diverse cultures and ethnicities, and clients from non-English speaking households.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license.
• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Two years of pediatric experience or equivalent knowledge.

Skills

• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
• Effective communication and organization.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Experience with at-risk populations.

Benefits

• $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.
• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment.
• Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and options for flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short and long-term disability insurance.
• TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

Pay

• $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

• This is a regular, part-time position that will work 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.