Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Position: Full-Time
- Setting: On-Site
- Location: Bethel, CT
We are seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team and support students in achieving their functional, academic, and social goals for one of our school site in Bethel, CT. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality services in a school‑based setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans designed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Provide direct therapy services to students in individual and group settings
- Document progress and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to promote student success
- Assist in adapting classroom activities and environments to meet student needs
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current Connecticut COTA license
- Experience in school or pediatric settings preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Benefits package available
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$83k | Occupational Therapy median $71k (middle half $64k–$83k)320 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Connecticut | 88 active | 9,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,579 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top OTA Jobs
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Bethel
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $549k
- Median resident rent
- $1,656/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.