Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join McCarton Foundation as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in United States. At the McCarton Foundation, every day is a chance to change a child’s future. We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support children with developmental disabilities in building essential skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care treatment to children ages 0–3 under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, across center
- based, home, or tele
- therapy settings.
- Support individualized treatment programs to help children build motor, sensory, and developmental skills.
Requirements
- License: NYS COTA Licensure required.
- Education: At minimum an associate’s degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of combined experience working with children, which may include:
- Direct experience in pediatric occupational therapy OR
Benefits & Compensation
- 4:00 pm, Monday
- Friday. Benefits:
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
- 401(k) program.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join McCarton Foundation as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at McCarton Foundation a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at McCarton Foundation 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.
Compensation Analysis
McCarton Foundation lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $83k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($70k–$83k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Direct Care Treatment, Digital Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Teamwork, Family Communication, Therapeutic Activity Modeling, Staff Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide direct treatment to children aged 0-3 under supervision, focusing on building motor, sensory, and developmental skills across various settings. Responsibilities also include documenting services, communicating with families, and collaborati...
Benefits package: Paid holidays, PTO, Sick leave, 401(k) program, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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