Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: In Person: Darien, CT & Wilton, CT

Employment Type: Full Time, W2 Employee, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday afternoon availability

Reports to: Kelly Orsino, MS, OTR/L & Suzanne Ford, MS, OTR/L

Join Sasco River Center's multidisciplinary team as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant!

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Sasco River Center, you will support the delivery of occupational therapy services to children with developmental, behavioral, and sensory-processing needs under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans, provide direct therapeutic services, and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary clinical team to promote functional independence and meaningful participation across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities:

• Work with OTR to develop a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to children, adolescents, and/or adults
• Administrative duties, including documentation, treatment planning, progress notes, and communication with families, multidisciplinary team members, schools, and outside providers as needed
• Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, grand rounds and case consultations
• Set up the gym for evaluations/sessions and maintain a clean gym environment after each therapy session/day
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as required

Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Benefits:

• Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
• PTO – Unlimited after 2 years of employment!

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant studies from an accredited program
• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure in Connecticut
• Experience providing occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for children and adolescents
• Strong skills in implementing treatment plans involving sensory integration, fine/gross motor development, and activities of daily living (ADL) training
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management abilities
• Ability to commute to both Darien and Wilton locations
• 2-3 years experience preferred

About Sasco River Center: 

Sasco River Center is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through high-quality mental health and therapeutic services. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. We value professional development, teamwork, and work–life balance, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers. Joining Sasco River Center means becoming part of a community committed to helping individuals and families thrive.

Sasco River Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Sasco River Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sasco River Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted [email protected].