Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

CORA Services is a non-profit agency whose mission is to assist youth, children, and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. Rated top Philadelphia workplace in 2021 & 2023, CORA provides this assistance throughout the greater Philadelphia area and we have been doing so for over 50 years!

CORA is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in non-public schools throughout the city of Philadelphia, providing Act 89 funded support services.

Working as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with CORA, you will:

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists with occupational therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as activities designed by OTR. Responsibilities include:  

•   Implement individual and group intervention programs for students as designed by certified staff 
•   Document sessions and progress monitoring towards student goals.  
•   Collaborate with OTR and school teams to implement classroom-based activities.  
•   With guidance from the OTR provide modification of lessons to meet students’ needs and progress 
•   Assisting OTR with screenings  
•   Communicating student needs to OTR to insure student progress towards goals. 

 Minimum Requirements:  

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy 
• 1-2 years experience, ideally in a school-setting, preferred 
• Licensed in Pennsylvania 

Salary: $49,679 with Associates Degree $52,601 with Bachelors Degree

*Salary commensurate with additonal credentials and experience

Reasons to work for CORA:

Benefits:

• Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution
• Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage
• Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Generous paid time off package
• Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment!

 

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.