Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
New Port Richey, FL | Monday through Thursday | Full-Time or Flexible Hourly Options
Not every COTA is looking for the same thing.
Some want flexibility.
Some want consistency.
Some simply want to be appreciated.
At Bayside Therapy Specialists, we understand that great therapists thrive in different environments, so we offer both a full-time salaried position with benefits and a flexible hourly option where you can help design a schedule that works for your life.
We're a therapist-owned pediatric private practice that believes children receive the best care when therapists genuinely love where they work.
Our clinic is intentionally small because relationships matter. We know our families. We know our therapists. We celebrate birthdays, support one another through life's challenges, and believe the little things make a big difference.
You're never just another productivity number here.
What Makes Bayside Different?
We're building more than a therapy clinic. We're creating a place where therapists can grow, collaborate, and enjoy coming to work.
Our clinic includes a dedicated relaxation room where therapists can recharge between sessions. We have a treadmill workstation for documentation if you enjoy staying active throughout the day. We also share our space with a sound healing and wellness practitioner who offers optional services to our staff at a discounted rate. While completely optional, wellness is something we intentionally make space for because caring for ourselves allows us to better care for others.
We believe in collaboration over competition.
Questions are encouraged.
Ideas are welcomed.
Everyone has something valuable to contribute.
Choose the Schedule That Fits YouFull-Time Salaried Position
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
This position includes:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- CEU support
- License reimbursement
- Performance bonuses
- Two paid breaks each day
- Lunch break
- Weekly one-hour interdisciplinary team meeting
- Weekly 30-minute OT collaboration meeting
Flexible Hourly Position
Looking for more flexibility?
Our hourly option allows you to help create a schedule that fits your lifestyle while still being part of our supportive team.
Perfect for parents, therapists returning to the workforce, or anyone looking for greater work-life balance.
What You'll Do
As a COTA, you'll work closely with our Occupational Therapists to provide individualized, engaging, and evidence-based therapy for children with:
- Sensory processing differences
- Autism
- ADHD
- Fine and visual motor delays
- Emotional regulation challenges
- Feeding difficulties
- Developmental delays
- Self-care and daily living skill needs
You'll collaborate with families, OTs, and our Speech-Language Pathologists to help children make meaningful progress in everyday life.
The COTA Who Thrives Here
You'll likely love Bayside if you...
- Love working with children and celebrating their progress.
- Bring positive energy to your team.
- Enjoy collaborating and learning from others.
- Think creatively and enjoy making therapy fun.
- Appreciate a workplace where your ideas matter.
- Value kindness, communication, and teamwork.
- Want to be part of something you're proud of.
Requirements
- Current Florida COTA license (or license eligible)
- Passion for pediatrics
- Strong communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Growth mindset
- Desire to be part of a collaborative, relationship-focused team
Before You Apply
We're not trying to become the biggest therapy company in Florida.
We're building the kind of clinic where great therapists choose to stay.
If you're looking for a workplace where you're respected, supported, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about one another, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What kind of work environment helps you do your best work, and why?
- Tell us about the best team you've ever been part of. What made it so special, and what role did you play on that team?
- Bayside is a therapist-owned practice that values whole-person wellness, creativity, collaboration, and individualized care over a "cookie-cutter" approach. What about that resonates with you, and why do you think you'd be a good fit?
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
