Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

New Story Schools (PA)

1 month ago

PennsylvaniaFull TimeOccupational Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join New Story Schools (PA) as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School Setting in United States. At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives.

Key Responsibilities

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join New Story Schools (PA) as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – School Setting.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyMotor SkillsSensory SkillsSelf-Care SkillsIEP ImplementationBehavior ManagementRecord KeepingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingChild DevelopmentBehavioral DisordersSelf-Regulation

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold a current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Assistant license. Required attributes include knowledge of child development and behavioral disorders, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at New Story Schools (PA) 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 occupational therapist 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 — Occupational Therapist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at New Story Schools (PA) is open to occupational therapist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Motor Skills, Sensory Skills, Self-Care Skills, IEP Implementation, Behavior Management, Record Keeping, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will support the delivery of individualized occupational therapy services to help students strengthen motor, sensory, and self-care skills under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, colla...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid School Breaks, Paid Holidays, Wellness Perks, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, 401k with 4% Match, Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy occupational therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.