Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) San Diego - Per Diem (Flexible Schedule)

Job Title: W2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Per Diem (Hybrid/Remote/community-based/in-home) Company: Melospeech Inc Location: San Diego, CA (within 10-15 miles of your home and/or virtual) Type: Hybrid/Remote, Per Diem (PRN) Start Date: 1-4 weeks Pay: COTA: $47.00–$53.00 per hour - W2 About Melospeech Inc: Melospeech Inc. is a clinician-led organization known for high employee satisfaction, flexibility, and a strong culture of autonomy and respect. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centered care. Job Description: We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our per diem team serving the pediatric population (birth to age 10). This hybrid role involves providing services in-home or within the community (typically within a 10-15 mile radius of San Diego, CA or your starting location) approximately 75% of the time, with approximately 25% delivered virtually. A minimum of 5 hours of on-site availability per week is required. Key Responsibilities: Provide occupational therapy services to children birth to age 10 Collaborate with supervising OTs and the interdisciplinary team Document sessions accurately and on time Travel to client homes in the Temecula/Fallbrook areas Deliver virtual sessions as appropriate Qualifications: Licensed COTA in California Bachelor's Degree Minimum 1 year of pediatric or early intervention experience preferred Reliable, organized, and communicative Must be available for at least 5 hours per week of direct care Per Diem Benefits: Competitive hourly pay (based on licensure) Flexibility and autonomy Paid Jury Leave Tech tools provided Mileage reimbursement No-show pay Paid sick leave (up to 40 hours) Paid birthday leave Cell phone/Wi-Fi reimbursement Unlimited unpaid time off 401K with company match (when eligible) Clinical supervisor/onboarding buddy support as needed Additional Benefits for Full-Time Staff (30+ client hours/week by contract only): Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Life insurance Gym reimbursement Employment Verification: Melospeech Inc. participates in E‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. For more info, see our careers page for relevant notices https://www.melospeech.com/careers or visit dhs.gov/E-Verify. Application Process: If you’re passionate about pediatric care and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment with competitive pay, we invite you to apply today. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $47.00 - $53.00 per hour Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Work Location: On the road