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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

MeBe
Kearny Mesa, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $75,000/yr($70,000/yr$75,000/yr)

About the role

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including OT, Speech and ABA.

Why you will love MeBe? At MeBe, you’ll be offered more than a job. You’ll receive training and support to help you develop your career and grow as an individual. You’ll work with extraordinary team members in ABA, OT and Speech who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves. Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

MeBe is growing our Occupational Therapy team and is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about supporting children and their families. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians to deliver thoughtful, engaging therapy to children with a wide range of developmental needs, helping them build skills that support independence, confidence, and everyday success. We’re excited to meet COTAs who bring compassion, creativity, and a genuine love for working with kids into everything they do.

About You:

  • You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.

  • You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.

  • You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you

  • You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

About What You’ll Work On

  • Deliver occupation-based interventions for pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed OT (OTR/L) and in alignment with the individualized plan of care.

  • Prepare, grade, and adapt activities to support sensory regulation, fine/gross motor skills, self-care, play, and participation goals.

  • Collect objective data (trials, accuracy, assistance levels), document session notes, and relay clinical observations to the supervising OT to inform goal updates and plan-of-care revisions.

  • Assist with set-up, administration, and scoring of standardized assessments as directed by the OT (no independent interpretation).

  • Provide caregiver training and home-program coaching in collaboration with the OT to support carryover.

  • Co-treat and/or support small groups with OTs, SLPs, and BCBAs when therapeutically appropriate.

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete billing logs ethically and in accordance with payer, state, and company requirements.

  • Ensure a safe, organized therapy environment; clean and manage equipment and materials; contribute ideas and materials for program development.

  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team; communicate professionally with families and colleagues; practice culturally responsive, client-centered care.

Qualifications

  • Current state license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L).

  • NBCOT certification as a COTA.

  • Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program (Associate’s degree or equivalent).

  • CPR/BLS certification.

  • Pediatric experience preferred (1–2 years ideal); strong new grads welcome.

  • Proven reliability with time management, documentation, and follow-through; comfortable seeking supervision and exercising sound judgment within COTA scope.

  • Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team setting.

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (if travel between sites/homes is required).

Benefits:

  • Industry benchmarked, competitive pay based on experience and location.

    • $70,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience

  • Twenty-nine paid days off

  • Medical, Vision, Dental

  • Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

  • Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions

  • Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance

  • Secure your future with our 401k program

  • Monthly CEU Trainings and CEU reimbursement

  • Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships

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