Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Eleutheria Wellness summary:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants support therapists in delivering treatment plans focused on fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions, primarily helping children and families thrive. They collaborate with team members to provide accommodations, assistive technology training, and maintain detailed progress documentation. Working in diverse environments including clinics, schools, and wellness centers, they contribute to a holistic, neuroscience-informed therapeutic approach.

Why Join Us?

At Eleutheria, part of the Point Quest family, we’ve created a place where professionals can do meaningful work while feeling truly supported and valued. We unite a diverse team of therapists, educators, and specialists who share a commitment to helping children and families thrive. Our holistic, neuroscience-informed approach goes beyond simply managing behavioral compliance to address the root causes of challenges, empowering those we serve to reach their full potential.

From our Wellness Center headquarters—home to therapy services, yoga programs, and our own private special education school—to our partnerships with schools and organizations across Arizona, we offer a vibrant, collaborative environment where every team member’s expertise makes a meaningful difference. Whether in the clinic, the classroom, or through professional trainings in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), you’ll be part of a team that shares knowledge, celebrates wins, and grows together.

We offer:

• CEU/License Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care
• Company-matched retirement plan
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
• 50% off Yoga Classes

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Treatment Planning : Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.
• Consultation & Instruction : Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.
• Data Collection & Documentation : Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.
• Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees : Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications:

• Licensure : Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).
• TB Clearance
• Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Demands

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Keywords:

occupational therapy assistant, treatment planning, therapy services, assistive technology, child therapy, sensorimotor function, fine motor skills, therapeutic activities, special education support, progress documentation