Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric, Clinic-Based

2 days ago
Southlake, Texas$52K - $72.8KFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Gracent Pediatric Therapy as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Pediatric in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide personalized, in-clinic therapy through evaluations and individualized treatment plans designed to m.
  • implement therapy plans efficiently.

Requirements

  • Hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Certification and registration as a COTA by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Possess current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Demonstrate 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting, with a preference for previous pediatric setting work.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $52K - $72.8K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Gracent Pediatric Therapy as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – Pediatric.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyTreatment planningClient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunicationDocumentationEvidence-based practiceClinical mentorshipPatient care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric, Clinic-Based position at Gracent Pediatric Therapy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Gracent Pediatric Therapy 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Southlake, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

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 ($35k–$35k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Pediatric therapy, Treatment planning, Client assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Communication, Documentation, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Collaborate with occupational therapists to execute tailored therapy plans and perform comprehensive client assessments. Document client progress and maintain effective communication with the therapy team and families to ensure coordinated care.

Benefits package: Flexible Scheduling, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match up to 4%, Clinical Ladder Program, New Therapist Support, Paid Time Off, Team Building Events, Teladoc Subscription. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Gracent Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Plaines, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match up to 4%
Clinical Ladder Program
New Therapist Support
Paid Time Off
Team Building Events
Teladoc Subscription

Protective Factors (4)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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