Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Clinic

True North Consultants, Inc.; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Greensboro, AL seeks a Pediatric Clinic-Based COTA to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team.

Under the supervision of an OTR, you will help infants to school-aged children build fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, and self-help skills for daily routines, school, and home. You will provide direct clinic therapy using play-based activities, collaborate with families and other therapists, document progress, and support plan updates to promote continued child

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
• Active (or eligible for) COTA license from the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Prior experience in a pediatric clinic, outpatient therapy setting, or early intervention preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and understanding of pediatric development and sensory integration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy Delivery: Implement targeted pediatric occupational therapy in a clinic setting toward goals and functional independence.
• Clinic-Based & Play-Focused Skill Building: Use sensory gyms and spaces to develop fine motor, sensory, and self-help skills.
• Caregiver & Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with families and other clinicians to provide home exercise programs and strategies.
• Progress Tracking & Documentation: Record progress, complete session notes, and assist with re-evaluations and plan updates.
• Clinical Equipment & Setup: Manage clinic tools and spaces tailored to each child’s needs.
• Family Engagement & Education: Communicate with parents to explain activities and share home strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Play-based problem solving

Pediatric development

Sensory integration

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.