Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Mount Pleasant, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program is required.
• PA Certified and Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required
• Ability to work with students with autism and/or multiple disabilities.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

Position Details

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides direct clinical support under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This role assists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional abilities, promote independence, and enhance quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, or cognitive challenges. The COTA provides therapeutic interventions to address daily living skills, fine motor coordination, and sensory integration, while continuously monitoring and documenting patient progress in compliance with Pennsylvania regulatory standards and HIPAA requirements. Collaboration with occupational therapists, interdisciplinary team members, and families is essential to ensure treatment goals are met and patient outcomes are optimized. The COTA also assists in modifying treatment approaches based on clinical assessments and contributes to maintaining a safe, supportive, and compliant therapeutic environment.

Earn up to $63,000/year.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!