Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant School COTA

Thera PedsGreat Workplace

2 days ago

Las Vegas, New Mexico — Hybrid$1800-$2437/weekFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join TheraPeds as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School-Based, Hybrid in United States. About Us TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

2027 School year, August

May/June. Part time hours June

July. Grades K – 12 Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time 2026

May/June. Potential limited hybrid option for IEP meetings and documentation time Dual support from the District and TheraPeds Manageable caseloads $45

Requirements

quality Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment. Job Description and Responsibilities This is a full

2027 School year, August

May/June. Part time hours June

July. Grades K – 12 Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time 2026

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $93.6K - $135.2K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join TheraPeds as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School-Based, Hybrid.

Key Skills

Occupational therapySpecial educationIEP developmentSensory integrationCase managementCommunicationTime managementDocumentationCollaborationAssessmentPediatric therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant School COTA at Thera Peds a 5.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Thera Peds is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Occupational Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $1800-$2437/week.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $2437 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($2k–$2k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Special education, IEP development, Sensory integration, Case management, Communication, Time management, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The COTA will provide direct therapy services to PreK-12 students, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, educators, and parents, to support student progress.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Professional Development, Continuing Education, Guaranteed Hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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