Greater Houston Area - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Full-Time and Benefits! in Houston, Texas at Thrive Therapies Group

Greater Houston Area - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Full-Time and Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement school-based OT services for students K12. You deliver structured therapy sessions, collect progress data, and support students in achieving IEP goals related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement OT-designed treatment plans for students with fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and handwriting goals

• Deliver one-on-one and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques established by the supervising OT

• Collect and document precise session data; communicate student progress and observations to the supervising OT at regular supervision meetings

• Support sensory accommodation strategies, movement breaks, and classroom modifications per OT direction

• Assist with adaptive equipment setup, AAC implementation, and accessibility accommodations

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education staff to generalize OT strategies into daily school routines

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to AOTA ethical guidelines and NBCOT standards for COTAs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from an ACOTE-accredited program

• NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential

• Current state OTA license or registration (varies by state)

• Clear background check and immunization clearance per school district requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior school-based OTA experience (1+ years)

• Certification or training in sensory integration (Ayres SI preferred)

• Experience with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and accessibility assessment

• Bilingual capability (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive W-2 salary: $40,000$55,000 based on credentials, experience, and location

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day

• 401(k) with company match

• 10 days PTO + paid sick leave

• Professional development stipend ($1,000+ annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications

• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)

• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed

• NBCOT COTA dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed

• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive

• No non-compete clause we earn your loyalty by being a place worth staying