Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Aspire Therapy and Development Services
·Jul 24, 2026
- Salary
- $50k+/yr
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
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 [email protected]. We also appreciate hearing about your interest and experiences in a brief message or cover letter along with your resume.