Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Pay Range

$28-$37/hourly

About the role

26/27 School Year | $28-$37/hour | Full-Time| Rensselaer, IN | State COTA License Required

About the Role

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students - helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection. New grads encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

• Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
• Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
• Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress

Must Have

• Current Indiana Occupational Therapist Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
• Bachelor's Degree or Occupational Therapy from accredited university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred

• Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
• Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Physical Demands

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.