Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Washington, DC
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Helping all children and families climb to their fullest potential
Skills on the Hill is hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Washington, DC. We are a leading pediatric therapy practice serving families in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA. Our mission is to empower children and families through collaborative, play-based, evidence-driven care that helps every child reach their fullest potential.
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver engaging, individualized therapy sessions that support children’s growth at home, in school, and in the community.
Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000
What You’ll Do
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Deliver engaging, play-based therapy sessions under OT supervision
- Support treatment goals that promote success at home, school, and in the community
- Observe, document, and communicate patient progress to supervising OTs and caregivers
- Assist with selected assessments and data collection with demonstrated competency
- Provide parent, caregiver, and teacher education under OT guidance
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, holistic care
- Maintain timely and organized documentation in compliance with company and state regulations
- Help maintain a safe, motivating, and positive therapy environment
Populations Served
Our COTAs support children with:
- Sensory processing and motor planning challenges
- Fine and visual motor delays
- Feeding and oral-motor difficulties
- Global developmental delays
- Learning disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD and self-regulation challenges
- Executive functioning weaknesses
- Neuromuscular or genetic conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
Benefits:
- Competitive pay (hourly or salaried, depending on schedule)
- Paid time off and professional development opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Mentorship and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists
- Supportive, team-centered environment with a collaborative and playful culture
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Full Job Details & Application:
Education: associate degree
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Active DC and Virginia COTA license (or eligibility to obtain)
- At least 1 year of pediatric experience preferred
- Motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Experience supporting children with developmental delays, sensory processing differences, fine/visual motor challenges, and self-regulation difficulties preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Negative TB test
- Successful background check
Skills:
- Knowledge of evidence-based pediatric therapy practices
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to follow established treatment plans under OT supervision
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EMR systems, and iPads
- Professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
- Empathy, patience, creativity, and adaptability when working with children and families
Responsibilities:
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Deliver engaging, play-based therapy sessions under the supervision of a licensed OT
- Support treatment goals that help children succeed at home, school, and in the community
- Observe and document children’s progress and communicate updates to supervising OTs and caregivers
- Assist in administering selected assessments and gathering data with demonstrated competency
- Provide parent, caregiver, and teacher education under OT guidance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive, holistic care
- Maintain timely, organized documentation in compliance with company and state regulations
- Help maintain a safe, motivating, and positive therapy environment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching during treatment sessions
- Ability to lift, position, or support children during therapeutic activities