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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

UHS·Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The COTA will support students in a therapeutic day school by promoting independence in daily activities and implementing individualized programs prescribed by an occupational therapist. Responsibilities include observing students, suggesting positioning techniques, and collaborating with staff and parents to achieve educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • The LifeWorks School is hiring for a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support our school in Doylestown, PA for the 2026-2027 academic school year.
  • This position supports students in overcoming challenges in daily activities.
  • The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.
  • LifeWorks’ comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes.
  • Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.
  • Position responsibilities include: Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.
  • Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.
  • Consult and assist classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
  • Discuss and exchange information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
  • Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.
  • Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
  • Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.
  • 9.
  • Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
  • Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Reimbursement More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
  • In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
  • For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications

  • PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license Minimum of Associates Degree Previous COTA experience preferred EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
  • UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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  • Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
  • At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
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Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid PA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license and a minimum of an Associate's degree. Previous experience as a COTA is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Data Collection
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Task Analysis
  • Patient Observation
  • Positioning Techniques
  • Activities Of Daily Living Support
  • Individualized Treatment Planning
  • Student Program Implementation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Jul 22, 2027
Application
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Market context

Pennsylvania schools need licensed COTAs

In Pennsylvania, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant roles in school settings are commonly tied to student support needs across middle and high school programs, especially where therapy services help students access instruction and routines. These positions are competitive because employers usually want an active Pennsylvania COTA license, an associate’s degree, and prior experience; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and highlight any school-based or pediatric COTA experience in your application.

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