Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA, Pediatric

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time or Part-Time

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Job Description

Help Children Thrive. Build a Career That Matters.

  • Location: Manhattan, KS
  • Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At No Stone Unturned Therapeutic Learning Center, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential—and every team member deserves a career filled with purpose, growth, and impact.

We're searching for an enthusiastic and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who loves working with children and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about helping kids gain independence, confidence, and life-changing skills, we'd love to meet you.

As part of our nonprofit pediatric therapy center, you'll work alongside an exceptional team of Occupational, Physical, Speech, and ABA Therapists who support one another, celebrate successes together, and share a common mission: changing lives every day.

Why No Stone Unturned?

  • This is more than pediatric therapy.
  • This is helping a child tie their shoes for the first time.
  • This is watching a family celebrate a milestone they once thought was impossible.
  • This is being part of a team that believes every small victory matters.

At No Stone Unturned, your work has a direct and lasting impact on children, families, and our community. As a nonprofit organization, our mission drives everything we do—and our team members are at the heart of that mission.

Discover what drives our mission by watching our Why It Matters video and exploring the No Stone Unturned website.

What You'll Do

As a Pediatric COTA, you'll help children develop the skills they need to succeed at home, in school, and throughout life.

Responsibilities Include

Deliver engaging, individualized occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

  • Support children in achieving developmental, sensory, motor, and functional goals.
  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, ABA providers, and families to maximize outcomes.
  • Document treatment sessions and progress accurately and efficiently.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding treatment goals and progress.
  • Participate in team meetings, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Maintain therapy equipment, treatment spaces, and clinic resources.
  • Contribute to a positive, encouraging, and child-centered environment.
  • What Makes You a Great Fit

You Are Someone Who

  • Loves working with children and their families.
  • Brings positive energy and creativity to therapy sessions.
  • Values teamwork and collaboration.
  • Is passionate about helping children gain confidence and independence.
  • Enjoys learning and growing professionally.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Current Kansas COTA license (or eligible for licensure).
  • Minimum 1–2 years of pediatric therapy experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing.

What We Offer

We invest in our team because we know great therapists change lives. Benefits are available based on hours worked.

  • Health & Financial Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Eligibility for Nonprofit Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
  • Professional Growth & Support
  • Paid State Licensure Fees
  • Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (CEUs)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance & Additional Benefits
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Collaboration and Documentation Time Built Into Your Schedule
  • We intentionally build collaboration and documentation time into your schedule, allowing you to focus on quality patient care while reducing after-hours paperwork.

Relocation Assistance Available

Not local? No problem. We proudly offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates living more than 25 miles from Manhattan, Kansas.

Join Our Mission

If you're looking for a career where your skills are valued, your team supports you, and your work truly changes lives, No Stone Unturned may be exactly where you belong. Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Come help us uncover what's possible.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individualized occupational therapy interventions to children under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and families to document progress and support developmental goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient documentationSensory integrationMotor skills developmentTreatment planningTherapeutic interventionsChild developmentClinical documentation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $73k (middle half $64k–$83k)114 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Kansas97 active10,272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Options
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Eligibility for Nonprofit Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Paid State Licensure Fees
Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (CEUs)

Living in Manhattan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,315/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Manhattan, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.