Certified Orthopedic Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Minga Education Group

2 months ago

United States$21.5/hrPart TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Minga Education Group as a Certified Orthopedic Therapist Assistant (COTA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

implement high‑quality, compliant orthopedic and functional movement interventions for qualifying students.

Implement orthopedic and functional mobility interventions as outlined in the PT's treatment plan.

provide verifiable proof for roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching c.

conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.

Requirements

Collaboration & Consultation Partner with teachers, paraprofessionals, and families to generalize motor and mobility strategies across settings.

Support training on safe lifting, transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.

Participate in team‑based problem‑solving to reduce barriers to access, safety, and participation.

Contribute to multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams within the assistant‑level scope.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $21.5/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join Minga Education Group as a Certified Orthopedic Therapist Assistant (COTA).

Key Skills

Orthopedic InterventionsFunctional Movement InterventionsData CollectionIEP Team ParticipationCollaborationStaff TrainingAdaptive Equipment UseTrauma-Informed PracticeCulturally Responsive PracticeMotor PlanningMobility SupportProgress MonitoringPhysical Therapy SupportSafety MonitoringDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Orthopedic Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Minga Education Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Minga Education Group 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, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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 ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Interventions, Functional Movement Interventions, Data Collection, IEP Team Participation, Collaboration, Staff Training, Adaptive Equipment Use, Trauma-Informed Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Certified Orthopedic Therapist Assistant implements orthopedic and functional mobility interventions under PT supervision, facilitating safe access and reinforcing strategies for student independence across various school settings. This role also involves collecting and documenting progress data...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Leave, Paid Sick Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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