Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$122k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
  • Brighton, CO | Surrounding Areas
  • Pay Range: $65–$85 per visit
  • Estimated Annual Salary: $62,400 – $122,400
  • SIGN ON BONUS: $3,000
  • Make a Difference One Visit at a Time

At Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, we believe in more than just therapy—we believe in building a community where clinicians are supported, children are empowered, and families are never alone.

We are hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide in-home therapy services for children and young adults with developmental and functional needs.

Angels of Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization that has proudly served the medically fragile community since 2000. We are driven by our values: Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach, and Speed (#HALOS).

Why Join Angels of Care?

  • Meaningful, patient-centered care in the home and community
  • Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time options)
  • Supportive, clinician-led culture with mentorship
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership development
  • CEU and professional license reimbursement
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families
  • What You’ll Do
  • Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision
  • Provide interventions to improve ADLs, fine motor skills, sensory integration, and development
  • Support patients in achieving functional independence goals
  • Educate and empower families and caregivers for carryover in daily routines
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Document care in an electronic medical record system

Qualifications

Required

  • Active, unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license (Colorado)
  • Graduate of an accredited OTA program
  • Current CPR certification

Preferred

  • 1+ year of pediatric experience
  • Home health experience
  • New Graduates Welcome!
  • Schedule & Flexibility
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and caseload
  • Community-based care across Colorado service areas
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support your success:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Tablet provided for documentation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and support
  • Employee perks including gym membership discounts
  • Annual car giveaway
  • Referral bonus program

Our Mission

We provide children and young adults with high-quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and professionalism.

Our Vision

  • To be recognized as the leading pediatric home health provider in the communities we serve.
  • Our Values (#HALOS)
  • Heart – Patients are at the center of everything we do
  • Advocacy – We champion our patients, clinicians, and families
  • Love – We foster a culture of support and care
  • Outreach – We give back to our communities
  • Speed – We respond quickly to meet patient needs
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information

Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Must submit a resume to be considered for this position

Key Responsibilities

Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision to improve patients' functional independence and daily living skills. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate families to ensure effective carryover of therapy goals in the home environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric careADL trainingPatient documentationElectronic medical recordsCaregiver educationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (23 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (327 salary observations; 1,531 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

3
<$100k
1
$108k
0
$120k-140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

0
1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

MGA Homecare · San Antonio, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$65k-$98k
#4

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$63k-$84k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Commerce City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$464k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,433/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health

Medical Practices
McKinney, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Short- and long-term disability
CEU reimbursement
Professional license reimbursement
Tablet provided for documentation
Flexible scheduling