Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$40-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
No Limits: Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Empower Kids. Grow Your Career. Love Your Work.
Pay: $40-$50/hour Location: In-person at No Limits Pediatric Therapies
At No Limits Pediatric Therapies, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive - at home, at school, and in the community. Our team of passionate OTs, PTs, and SLPs works together in a fun, collaborative environment to help kids reach their fullest potential through creativity, compassion, and play.
We're looking for a pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant who's excited to make a difference and grow in their career. If you value connection, mentorship, and flexibility, you'll feel right at home here.
As part of our team, you'll treat children using play-based, neuro-affirming, and strengths-focused approaches. You'll carry-out individualized treatment plans that empower both kids and their families, and collaborate daily with a supportive interdisciplinary team that genuinely enjoys working together.
You'll have the opportunity to continue learning and growing through ongoing mentorship, professional development, and community engagement. New employees are supported through a structured onboarding experience that helps you feel confident, connected, and equipped from your very first day.
We're looking for someone with a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a current (or eligible) state license. Strong pediatric clinical skills are preferred, and experience with sensory integration or feeding therapy is a plus. Most importantly, we're seeking someone who loves helping kids gain independence and confidence through creativity and play.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Supportive, positive, and growth-minded team culture. Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads. Structured onboarding and mentorship program. Paid documentation time. Ongoing professional development and CEU support. Opportunities to specialize in feeding, sensory integration, hippotherapy, executive functioning, and more. Competitive pay and benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid documentation time
- License reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Continuing education and professional development assistance
Mileage Reimbursement
- If you're an enthusiastic COTA who loves helping kids shine and you want to work somewhere that helps you grow too, we'd love to meet you!
- Apply now and start your next chapter with No Limits Pediatric Therapies. careers@nolimitstherapies.com
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant will carry out individualized, play-based treatment plans to help children reach their fullest potential. They will collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team to provide neuro-affirming and strengths-focused care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and possess or be eligible for a state license. Strong pediatric clinical skills are preferred, along with experience in sensory integration or feeding therapy.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$104k | Occupational Therapy median $72k (middle half $64k–$83k)323 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arkansas | 74 active | 9,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,007 in the last 30 days | 1,825 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
