School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services, including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data collection, and documentation to students in a school setting.
Key focus areas include Provide occupational therapy treatment to students, Implement therapy plans under supervision, and Collect and record standardized assessment data.
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Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation to students in the school setting.
Minimum Requirements:
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Current certification or licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
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Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required
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One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred
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Pediatric experience preferred
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Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Occupational Therapy Assistant School
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0671
Contract Duration: 44
Pay Rate: $1462 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-13T17:43:05
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