Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Madison, Wisconsin•Full-time
$50,000+ annually
$50,000+ annually
About the Job
Join our growing team!
Aspire Therapy & Development Services, a leading multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children and families, and desires to work within a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team at our Madison and Verona clinics located in beautiful south-central Wisconsin!
Aspire Therapy & Development Services, a leading multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children and families, and desires to work within a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team at our Madison and Verona clinics located in beautiful south-central Wisconsin!
We currently have full-time positions available (Monday–Friday, no evenings or weekends), with the opportunity to work at our Madison clinic, our Verona clinic, or possibly a combination of both. Depending on the candidate's expertise, interest, and team needs, this position may also occasionally see clients in the private schools we support. At Aspire, we work as a team, supporting one another in providing the best evidence-based treatment approaches for our clients. We are an organization committed to professionalism, growth, and fun!
Details:
- We are a therapist- and family-owned private practice with a stellar reputation in the community.
- Mentorship is a priority as we match experienced clinicians who collaborate and supervise new clinicians and therapy assistants.
- We look for professional clinicians with a collaborative and mentoring attitude.
- We support you in reaching your professional goals and in exploring your passion areas within the field.
- Because we are a unique, multidisciplinary clinic, you’ll work alongside and learn from experts in ABA, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, 1:1 direct occupational therapy interventions to children with physical and/or developmental delays.
- Collaborate directly with the supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR) to execute established plans of care.
- Guide children through fun, engaging, and skill-building activities designed to improve skills for daily living, social interaction, sensory regulation, and physical coordination.
- Consult and collaborate with other disciplines across our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- Provide complete, timely, and professional treatment session notes and clinical documentation.
- Directly support the success, development, and education of our clients and their families.
What We Need From You (Requirements):
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or immediate eligibility for licensure.
- Experience in a pediatric setting or in a clinical rotation is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to grow in your skills and participate in clinical mentorship.
- Dependability and reliability are crucial for our children's success.
- High integrity to work diligently with families and positively engage with children who need your support.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with client needs.
- Physical ability to perform various postures such as sitting, kneeling, standing, and getting up from the floor as needed for active play and client safety.
Benefits:
- 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Immediate paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick time.
- Annual continuing education.
- Excellent work-life balance with no night or weekend hours.
- Reasonable caseloads with high support, mentorship, and a collaborative clinic environment.
To Apply
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume online or via email to hr@aspirewisconsin.com. We also appreciate hearing about your interest and experiences in a brief message or cover letter along with your resume.
About Aspire Therapy and Development Services
Aspire Therapy’s mission is to help children develop the skills needed to thrive and reach their highest potential. Aspire delivers child-specific and family-focused pediatric therapy services that focus on improving skills for communication, daily living, social interaction, sensory and emotional regulation, physical coordination, strength, movement, and more. As a family-owned, multi-clinic company with 20+ licensed pediatric speech-language, occupational, physical, behavioral, and mental health therapists, Aspire serves hundreds of children each year.
Madison is the vibrant center of education, business, and government in south-central Wisconsin. Known for its beautiful lakes, trails, parks, and restaurants, residents embrace the numerous opportunities for recreation and community.
Madison is the vibrant center of education, business, and government in south-central Wisconsin. Known for its beautiful lakes, trails, parks, and restaurants, residents embrace the numerous opportunities for recreation and community.