We are now seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Van Nuys area.
Our Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) enjoy professional autonomy, but they also benefit from the camaraderie of being considered part of the school community and the special education team.
Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) will report directly to a Cross Country Education Occupational Therapist and assist in supporting students to participate in school as fully as possible.
Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) will assist students at multiple schools to improve, develop, and / or restore functions through school-based activities.
Compensation and Financial Perks :
- Hourly Rate : $35 - $47
- Weekly direct deposit
- Paid drive-time and mileage reimbursements for travel between school sites
- Communications Stipend (dependent on position & hours worked)
Benefits & Wellness / Work Life Balance :
- Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits including pre-tax medical, dental, and vision (dependent on position & hours worked)
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (dependent on position & hours worked)
- Employer Paid $15,000 Term Life Ins with AD&D and option to purchase add’l Life
- Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Plan
- 401(k) Savings Plan - Employer match after 1 year service
- Wellness Program including Burnalong (app for health and fitness)
- Employee Assistance Program, free to you and family
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Company provided laptop
Paid Time Off :
- Accrued sick and vacation time (dependent on position & hours worked)
- Paid holidays (dependent on position & hours worked)
- Annual allowance for license renewals
Professional Development and Support :
- Paid staff trainings
- Paid administrative time
- Dedicated support team
Requirements :
- Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License
- One year of experience working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a K-12 setting preferred
- Willingness to travel to multiple school sites.
- Flexibility to adjust to change that best supports students’ needs