Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Clinic

Ashton North LLC; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Greensboro, AL is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient therapy team under the supervision of a Licensed OT.

You will help infants to school-aged children develop fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills to support daily routines at home, school, and in therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
• Active (or eligible for) COTA license in Alabama.
• NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in pediatric clinic/outpatient therapy preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, patience, creative play-based problem-solving, and knowledge of pediatric milestones and sensory integration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy Delivery: Implement targeted pediatric OT interventions in a clinic setting to support goals and motor development.
• Clinic-Based & Play-Focused Skill Building: Utilize the clinic space and sensory gyms to support functional skill-building.
• Caregiver & Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with families and multidisciplinary team to provide home programs and strategies.
• Progress Tracking & Documentation: Document progress toward milestones and assist with re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.
• Clinical Equipment & Setup: Maintain clinic therapy equipment tailored to each child's needs.
• Family Engagement & Education: Communicate with parents to explain activities and provide home strategy ideas.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Creative play-based problem-solving

Pediatric developmental milestones & S

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team in Greensboro, AL. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR), you will help infants, toddlers, and school-aged children build the fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills necessary to thrive in their daily routines, school environments, and home lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy Delivery: Implement targeted pediatric occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting to support children's individualized plan-of-care goals, motor development, and functional independence.

• Clinic-Based & Play-Focused Skill Building: Utilize specialized clinical space and sensory gyms to focus on functional skill-building, including fine motor grasp, tool use (writing utensils, scissors, utensils), sensory integration, self-feeding, dressing, and gross motor coordination.

• Caregiver & Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary clinic team members (speech therapists, physical therapists) to provide home exercise programs, sensory strategies, and adaptive recommendations for the home and school environments.

• Progress Tracking & Documentation: Document clinical progress toward specific functional milestones, complete timely session notes, and assist the supervising OTR with periodic re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.

• Clinical Equipment & Therapeutic Setup: Utilize and maintain clinic therapy equipment (swings, sensory tools, adaptive seating, fine motor manipulation stations) tailored to each child's individual treatment needs.

• Family Engagement & Education: Maintain warm, supportive communication with parents and caregivers to explain therapeutic activities, provide home strategy ideas, and ensure family-centered progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.

• Licensure: Active (or eligibility for) COTA license from the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

• Certifications: Current NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.

• Experience: Prior experience working in a pediatric clinic, outpatient therapy setting, or early intervention environment preferred.

• Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, patience, creative play-based problem-solving, and a deep understanding of pediatric developmental milestones and sensory integration techniques.