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Somerville, Massachusetts

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 40m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Part Time (3 days a week)
  • Position: Part-Time (3 days a week)
  • Location: Somerville, MA
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: December (End of Month)

We are seeking a dedicated Part-time (3 days a week) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Somerville, MA. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high‑quality therapy services to students, supporting their functional, academic, and social development.

Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans designed by supervising Occupational Therapist.
  • Provide direct therapy services 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 from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Current Massachusetts COTA license.
  • Experience in school or pediatric settings preferred.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationCollaborationPediatric therapyClassroom adaptation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Somerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.07M
Typical market rent
$3,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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