Students across the state rely on passionate professionals to take on California school occupational therapist jobs. These professionals help children overcome mental, developmental and emotional impairments with evaluations, care and continuous support. The expertise you provide through California occupational therapist jobs in schools empowers students to be successful.
At ProCare Therapy, we recognize the importance of this role. That’s why we want to help you succeed in your career by offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and ongoing career support. Get started today by exploring our open roles, including California school occupational therapist assistant (COTA) jobs and traveling occupational therapist jobs.
In a California school occupational therapy assistant job (COTA) or school occupational therapist job, you will help children perform daily activities by focusing on a variety of sensory, physical and cognitive skills. Your primary goal in this role is to improve the well-being of children in schools by allowing them toimmerse themselves socially and academically. California occupational therapist jobs in schools also require you to work with school professionals and develop plans to ensure children can participate fully alongside their peers.
To qualify for an occupational therapist job in California, you need to receive a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and specific state licensing. To become licensed, you will need to pass the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).
COTAs interested in school occupational therapist assistant jobs in California will need to receive an associate’s degree from an accredited program before they take their NBCOT exam. After they receive licensure from the state, they can practice inside California schools as long as there is an occupational therapist present.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, California is the highest-paying state for occupational therapist jobs. The annual mean wage for occupational therapist jobs in California is $109,220.
There will be significant growth in both occupational therapist jobs and COTA jobs in California. Between 2020 and 2030, employment in California occupational therapist jobs is expected to increase by 16.5%. California occupational therapist assistant jobs are expected to grow by 43.3%.
There’s a growing demand to fill California occupational therapist jobs in schools,making it a perfect time to apply. Browse the variety of jobs available with ProCare Therapy today, including California school occupational therapist part-time jobs and traveling occupational therapist jobs in California!