Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Join the team at Medford Children’s Therapy! Are you passionate about helping kids grow, and thrive? Join a compassionate and creative team where your voice matters and your work changes lives. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who specializes in working with the pediatric population.

Full-time or part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Medford, Oregon
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Full‑time: 40 hours per week. Flexible work options are open to individuals seeking fewer hours.

• Full time: $52,275.00–$74,768.06 annually, based on experience.
• Part time: $38.74–$56.81 per client hour, based on experience.

• Flexible scheduling – choose 30 to 40 hours per week.
• 5+ weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, winter break, holidays).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Bilingual incentive: +2–5%.
• Full benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match.
• Professional development funds + CEU support.
• Team‑based culture with mentorship and collaboration.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility (nonprofit status).
• Admin support so you can focus on therapy, not billing.

• Certified Occupational Assistant degree from an accredited college or university.
• State of Oregon Certified Occupational Assistant Therapy License.
• CPR certification.
• Previous experience working in pediatrics, preferred.
• Ability to utilize a play‑based approach.
• Knowledge or ability to learn safe use of suspension systems and therapy equipment.
• Comfortable sharing spaces, limited individual treatment rooms.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High levels of professional accountability and ethical standards.

• Implement treatment plans and administer individualized therapy services.
• Complete all client treatment notes and reports in a timely manner, meeting all insurance, supervision, and licensure requirements.
• Provide consistent home activities and caregiver education to support therapy goals.
• Collaborate with members of the client’s care team.
• Provide guidance and support resources to clients and their families.

Please include a cover letter and resume with subject line: COTA-MCT, to resume.

We have now been serving the community for over 35 years and our services include pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health therapy, and naturopathic care. We combine the latest, most effective treatment and techniques to address the unique needs of each individual we serve. Our programs serve the whole person, not just one aspect of their development. We have grown to include 8 clinics throughout the state of Oregon.

Six clinics are located in the Portland metro area (Oregon City, Northeast Portland, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Wilsonville, and Clackamas). One in Medford with our partner, Medford Children’s Therapy. Together these clinics provide more than 800 client visits each week. We work to positively impact kids, families, and our community by providing comprehensive therapy services in an innovative and collaborative environment, with an unwavering commitment to the removal of financial barriers for all.