Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Washington, DC

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.

• 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

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

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000

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

• 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

• 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

• 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