Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant -Cota at INSPIRE Autism – Plymouth, Michigan

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).

$50,000

• 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
• Clinic-based, home health, or school-based experience is a plus

At Inspire Autism, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and shine — and every team member deserves a workplace that inspires joy, balance, and purpose! We’re a center-based multidisciplinary service provider, specializing in Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Occupational Therapy for children on the autism spectrum in an early intervention center.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with daytime hours only — no evenings or weekends! Our clinics are collaborative, upbeat spaces where SLPs, Occupational Therapists, and BCBAs work side-by-side, sharing ideas and celebrating successes. We invest in growth through mentorship, training, and a positive, team-focused environment.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you’ll make a real impact, be supported by passionate teammates, and end each day knowing you made a difference, Inspire Autism is the place to be!