Traveling COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$70k-$80k
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Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation bonus
- Vision insurance
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Brentwood, Stockton, and Elk Grove, CA | Full-Time | Traveling Clinic-Based Position
Celebrations Speech Group is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric therapy team. This is an in-person, traveling position supporting our clinic locations in Brentwood, Stockton, and Elk Grove, CA.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized, and motivated COTA who enjoys working with children and families in a collaborative clinical environment. The COTA will provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and will support pediatric clients across multiple clinic settings.
- Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Location: Traveling between Brentwood, Stockton, and Elk Grove, CA clinic locations
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Full-time schedule based on clinic and patient needs
- Work Setting: In-person, clinic-based pediatric therapy
- Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
About Celebrations Speech Group
Celebrations Speech Group is a private practice and Nonpublic Agency with decades of experience providing high-quality pediatric therapy services. We serve children in clinic, school, telehealth, and home-based settings through a collaborative, team-centered approach.
Our team is committed to clinical excellence, continuing education, and helping children reach their greatest potential at home, at school, and in the community.
About the Role
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide direct therapy services to pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This position requires strong communication, organization, documentation, time management, and the ability to travel between assigned clinic locations.
The ideal candidate is dependable, patient-centered, collaborative, and comfortable supporting a varied pediatric caseload.
Responsibilities Include
Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Provide direct therapy services to pediatric clients in clinic-based settings.
Travel between assigned clinic locations in Brentwood, Stockton, and Elk Grove based on business and patient care needs.
Document treatment sessions, therapeutic interventions, client progress, and related service notes accurately and timely.
- Assist with progress updates, treatment plan implementation, and clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with supervising OTs, families, clinical team members, and support staff to promote client progress.
- Assist with evaluation-related tasks and documentation as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Maintain organized and accurate records in accordance with company policy.
- Follow HIPAA requirements, company procedures, and applicable clinical standards.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and supervision as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Current and valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or eligibility for licensure through the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Pediatric experience preferred, but not required.
Ability to reliably travel between Brentwood, Stockton, and Elk Grove clinic locations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive rapport with clients, families, and team members.
Strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
Positive, professional, and collaborative demeanor.
Commitment to ethical, high-quality, and client-centered care.
Ability to work independently while following supervision requirements and company procedures.
Benefits
Eligible Full-time Employees May Have Access To
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Paid sick leave
- Paid time off, if applicable under company policy
- Continuing education reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement for Approved Work-related Travel
- Discount perks program with savings on travel, childcare, education, auto, home, tax preparation, and other nationally recognized products and services
- Professional growth planning and development support
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
Why Join Celebrations Speech Group
At Celebrations Speech Group, our clinicians and support staff work together to provide an exceptional, authentic, patient-centered experience. We value collaboration, attentiveness, relationship building, empathy, and service.
We are looking for a COTA who wants to make a meaningful impact while growing with a supportive pediatric therapy team.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background check, reference checks, TB clearance, Live Scan fingerprinting, licensure verification, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Celebrations Speech Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Celebrations Speech Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who need assistance or accommodation during the application process may contact the Company for support.
If you are a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a full-time pediatric therapy role with a collaborative and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today, and our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to qualified candidates directly.
Key Responsibilities
The COTA will implement occupational therapy treatment plans and provide direct therapy services to pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the therapy team to support client progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Celebrations Speech Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 3 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Traveling COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Celebrations Speech Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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