Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Clinic

Software Placement Group; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a pediatric clinic team in Greensboro, AL. You will support infants to school-aged children under supervision, focusing on fine motor, sensory, and self-help skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to implement home exercise programs and sensory strategies. On-site, full-time position with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Active (or eligible for) COTA license from Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current NBCOT certification.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted pediatric OT interventions in a clinic setting to support goals and independence.
• Use sensory gyms and spaces to develop fine motor grasp, sensory integration, self-help skills.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team to provide home programs and adaptive recommendations.
• Document progress, complete timely session notes, and assist with re-evaluations and plan updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Play-based problem-solving

Pediatric development knowledge

Education

OTA program graduate

Alabama COTA license

NBCOT certification

Pediatric CPR/First Aid

Job description

Location: Greensboro, AL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An outpatient pediatric therapy clinic is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its clinic-based pediatric team in Greensboro, AL. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR), this role supports infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in building the fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in daily life.

What you'll do

• Implement targeted pediatric occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting to support children's individualized plan-of-care goals, motor development, and functional independence
• Use specialized clinical space and sensory gyms to build functional skills, including fine motor grasp, tool use (writing utensils, scissors, utensils), sensory integration, self-feeding, dressing, and gross motor coordination
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary clinic team members (speech therapists, physical therapists) to provide home exercise programs, sensory strategies, and adaptive recommendations for home and school environments
• Document clinical progress toward functional milestones, complete timely session notes, and assist the supervising OTR with periodic re-evaluations and treatment plan updates
• Use and maintain clinic therapy equipment (swings, sensory tools, adaptive seating, fine motor manipulation stations) tailored to each child's treatment needs
• Maintain warm, supportive communication with parents and caregivers to explain therapeutic activities, share home strategy ideas, and support family-centered progress

Required 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
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong interpersonal communication, patience, creative play-based problem-solving, and a deep understanding of pediatric developmental milestones and sensory integration techniques

Preferred qualifications

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

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on young children's growth, independence, and overall development as part of a dedicated pediatric care team.