Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- School-Based
LLA Therapy$24.99–$30.50/hrElyria, OHFull time, Part timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.99–$30.50 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Ohio post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $31.76–$37, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Ohio earn a median of $30.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Ohio issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Ohio license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
About Our Culture
LLA Therapy is widespread across clinics and schools throughout Northeast Ohio. We strive to build a work culture that fosters FUN and CONNECTS employees. Join one of our events - run on our Akron Marathon team, meet for drinks at a local winery, share a potluck lunch with colleagues, join our Wellness Program, or participate in our monthly study groups. Join the LLA team today and let us help YOU Shine Your Brightest!
About Our School Services
With over 30 years of school therapy experience, LLA Therapy’s motto is: Helping Kids Shine Their Brightest! In order to accomplish our goal we pride ourselves on effective and streamlined communication, ongoing mentoring and support, collaboration between school personnel (intervention specialists, general education teachers, other therapy disciplines, psychologists, administration) and providing our professionals with the materials and tools they need to succeed (access to online assessments, shared therapy resources, templates, goal banks, and membership to online therapy tools).
Essential Accountabilities for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
- Communicate and collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapist
- Document, monitor, and analyze the patient’s progress and effects of treatment.
- Communicate, educate, and provide family training on the patient’s individualized treatment plans.
- Document, monitor, analyze, and report students’ progress and effects of treatment regularly in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.
- Attend and report evaluations findings and therapy recommendations in family friendly language during IEP and ETR meetings.
- Contribute to building a positive, supportive, and learning culture through collaboration and ongoing communication between school personnel and families.
- Maintenance and documentation of ongoing therapy minutes and report due-dates.
- Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited college or university.
- Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Ohio.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- FBI and BCI background check (can be completed upon hire)
- Professional Liability Insurance, recommended by governing body.
- Positive and goal-oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations.
- Compatible with company culture and core values.
Benefits for the Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with a Competitive Safe Harbor Match
- Career Development Stipend
- PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Free Employee Assistance Program Services
- Ongoing focus on team building and positive employee experience
From LLA Therapy's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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