Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Compensation Range: $45-50/hour

Location: Pontiac, MI; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will be supported by a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to help students with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities. The COTA will implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals, support fine motor and classroom skills, and track student progress. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities – join our network and be supported every step of the way.
Responsibilities:

• Provides services, in person, under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Follows treatment plan as defined in the IEP or 504 plan developed in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist
• Monitors activities, in person, to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains occupational therapy records by recording students’ progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• Completes paperwork as directed by the occupational therapist
• Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist students with IEPs or 504 plans with both academic and non-academic needs (i.e. medical needs, life skills, personal hygiene such as toileting, supported instruction, and implementation of IEP/504 goals)
• Follows through with prescribed behavioral management plans and programs
• Reinforces teacher taught skills
• Maintains positive environments
• Maintains student data
• Bills Medicaid for prescribed services under the supervision of a professional staff member
• Manages and instructs individual and/or small groups of students
• Supports students in general education environment and across school settings (e.g. transitions, lunch, recess)
• Supports during crisis situations, utilizing interventions and/or CPI, after completing the necessary training
• Manages therapy sessions independently
• Other duties as assigned; staff member may be reassigned within the building or district as needs change.

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 35-37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements
Education

• • Completed Associate’s degree or higher

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Michigan licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Current CPR certification

Skills

• Ability to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• May be required to work with more than one adult during the school day.
• Ability to handle and operate standard school equipment and provide clerical services as needed.
• Ability to implement teacher philosophy accurately and consistently.
• Ability to be flexible and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity – is self-directed.

Benefits

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to suppo