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Posted August 20, 2026

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, US Full Time
30USD - 50USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento is looking for dynamic, collaborative, and engaging COTAs to join our team! We are a Sacramento clinic specializing in pediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. We provide clinic-based services, early intervention in-home services, and contract services to local school districts. Caseloads can be school-based, clinical, in-home or a combination of the settings and will be decided with you based on your preferences and our needs!

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift

Required: Current COTA license from the state of California


Pay Range: $30-50 per hour with a signing bonus upon signing of offer letter

  • Total compensation package range $73,680 - $119,600.00 annually
    • Includes health benefits, 9 paid holidays, CEU days, vacation, sick time, 1 day of jury duty leave, monthly phone stipend
    • Does not include potential compensation from IRA matching, incentive program, registration fees for classes/courses/certification or mileage reimbursement


Work Settings: Clinic, Schools, Early Intervention in-home, Combination


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Roles and responsibilities will vary based on setting and assignment.
  • School-based COTA may include but are not limited to: provision of services as outlined in IEP, IEP attendance, collaboration with other professionals and families, service tracking/required paperwork/attendance billing, data collection,and basic administrative tasks.
  • Clinic-based may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
  • In-home may include but are not limited to: provision of therapeutic services, data collection, progress notes/attendance tracking, parent/caretaker training, basic administrative tasks
  • Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings when needed


Employer Responsibilities

  • Provision of:
    • Pay and benefits
      • 401(k)
      • Dental insurance
      • Flexible schedule
      • Health insurance
      • Health savings account
      • Holiday pay
      • Paid time off
      • Phone stipend
      • Professional development assistance
      • Vision insurance
      • Life insurance policy
      • Professional liability insurance
      • Mileage reimbursement if traveling between sites
      • Incentive program
    • Provide a well-maintained and designed clinic space
    • Provide a supportive environment to a culturally diverse clientele
    • Provide access to an ever-expanding collection of therapy materials and assessments
    • Provide collaboration/co-treating opportunities with speech therapy including access to sensory gyms and supports
    • Provide at minimum 16 hours of CEU/PDHs per year employed
    • Summit-education.com continuing education account
    • Provision of experienced and enthusiastic COTA Supervision


ADA Requirements: Ability to navigate between worksites


Education/Credential/Licenses: Successful completion of:

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
  • Possession of a valid CA driver’s License (If you travel between work sites)

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