Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Cota

Inspire Autism is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services for young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This full-time, clinic-based role focuses on early intervention for children ages 2–7 and offers a consistent weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team that also includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

• Provide pediatric occupational therapy services to children with autism in a clinic-based early intervention setting
• Support development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory integration, and daily living skills
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Collect data and support progress monitoring to guide treatment planning
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary therapy team to support comprehensive care

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Michigan
• Experience providing pediatric therapy services; experience with autism spectrum disorder preferred
• Knowledge of sensory processing, fine motor development, developmental milestones, and self‑care skill training
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with clinical documentation and electronic medical records

$50,000 per year