Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sevita · Carrollton, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Pediatric COTA or Occupational Therapist Full-Time Opportunity | $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Caseloads ready to go. Flexible scheduling. Meaningful work in the child’s natural environment. At Pediatric Partners, our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants do more than provide therapy — they help children build confidence, independence, daily living skills, and functional participation where it matters most: at home, with their families, in their everyday routines. We are currently looking for a Full-Time Pediatric COTA to provide in-home occupational therapy services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is a great opportunity for a COTA who wants flexibility, meaningful pediatric work, and the chance to make a lasting impact without being tied to a traditional clinic schedule. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out $3,000 sign-on bonus Full-time, flexible scheduling Caseloads ready to go Competitive compensation Supportive pediatric leadership and OT collaboration Family-centered care in the child’s natural environment Opportunity to help children build fine motor skills, sensory processing skills, feeding skills, self-care routines, play skills, and functional independence What You’ll Do As a Pediatric COTA, you will: Provide occupational therapy treatment services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist Carry out individualized treatment plans to support each child’s needs, goals, and family priorities Provide direct occupational therapy services in the home setting Support skill development related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, feeding, play, self-care, daily routines, and functional independence Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the supervising Occupational Therapist Recommend strategies and support carryover of therapy goals into daily routines, under the direction of the supervising OT Partner closely with parents and caregivers to encourage carryover between visits Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, child-centered care Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily notes and progress updates as required What We’re Looking For Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Texas Pediatric experience preferred, but not required Home health experience is a plus Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with children and families A compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to care Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered therapy What We Offer $3,000 sign-on bonus Flexible full-time scheduling Competitive compensation Caseload opportunities ready to go Supportive clinical leadership and team collaboration Collaboration with supervising Occupational Therapists Online training platform with 1,000 professional development videos Employee recognition and spotlight programs Referral program with up to $5,000 incentive Perks at Work discount program, including savings on wellness, fitness, travel, entertainment, and more Full-time benefits may include medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA accounts, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and more. Join Pediatric Partners If you are a COTA who wants flexibility, purpose, and the chance to help children thrive in their everyday lives, we would love to connect with you. Apply today and help make a lasting impact for children and families across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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