Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Clinic

Acloché; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC in Greensboro, AL seeks a Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team under supervision of an OTR.

You will work with infants to school-age children to develop fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills in a clinic setting, using a play-focused, family-centered approach with progress notes and re-evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Active or eligible Alabama COTA license.
• NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in pediatric clinic or outpatient therapy preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and patience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct pediatric therapy under supervision of an OTR.
• Utilize clinic space and sensory tools for skill-building (fine motor, sensory processing, self-help).
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team to plan home programs and strategies.
• Document progress and assist with re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Play-based therapy

Sensory integration

Education

OTA program graduate

Tools

NBCOT certification

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.