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Sasco River Center
Darien, Connecticut

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70000-$75000/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Location: In Person: Darien, CT & Wilton, CT
  • Employment Type: Full Time, W2 Employee, Non-Exempt
  • Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
  • Schedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday afternoon availability
  • Reports to: Kelly Orsino, MS, OTR/L & Suzanne Ford, MS, OTR/L

Join Sasco River Center's multidisciplinary team as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant!

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Sasco River Center, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy services to children with developmental, behavioral, and sensory-processing needs under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans, provide direct therapeutic services, and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary clinical team to promote functional independence and meaningful participation across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities

Work with OTR to develop a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities

  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults
  • Administrative duties, including documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and communication with families, multidisciplinary team members, schools, and outside providers as needed
  • Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, grand rounds and case consultations
  • Set up the gym for evaluations/sessions and maintain a clean gym environment after each therapy session/day
  • Perform other clinical and administrative duties as required
  • Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Benefits:
  • Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
  • PTO – Unlimited after 2 years of employment!

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies from an accredited program
  • Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure in Connecticut

Experience providing occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for children and adolescents

Strong skills in implementing treatment plans involving sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and activities of daily living (ADL) training

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and time management abilities
  • Ability to commute to both Darien and Wilton locations
  • 2-3 years experience preferred

About Sasco River Center

Sasco River Center is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through high-quality mental health and therapeutic services. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

We value professional development, teamwork, and work–life balance, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers. Joining Sasco River Center means becoming part of a community committed to helping individuals and families thrive.

Sasco River Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Sasco River Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sasco River Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted tocareers@archealthpartners.com.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fine Motor DevelopmentClinical DocumentationPatient CommunicationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
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$80k-90k
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$90k-100k
1
$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$63k-$84k
#4

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Darien

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.64M
Typical market rent
$5,827/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Sasco River Center

Wellness and Fitness Services
Darien, Connecticut
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution
FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PTO – Unlimited after 2 years of employment!