Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67k-$79k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 35m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc as a Pediatric COTA – Weekly Bonus, Loan Repayment in Norco, California, United States. Are you passionate about helping children? Are you looking for a collaborative practice offering one-on-one treatment?

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $66K - $79K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Accruing PTO
  • 6 Paid Holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc in Norco, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy to children by following documented treatment plans and administering therapeutic activities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and families to help patients reach their therapy goals and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

Must possess a valid California COTA license and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with pediatrics is considered a plus, and candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Treatment planningTherapeutic exercisesSensory skillsDocumentationPatient careCollaborationCommunicationHippotherapyHome exercise programsAssistive equipmentClinical assessment

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 14 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Norco, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k with 4% match
Student Loan Contributions
Accruing PTO
6 Paid Holidays