Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Clinic

MDS Staffing; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a dedicated Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team in Greensboro, AL. You will work under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to support infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in building fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills for daily routines.

Responsibilities include direct therapy delivery, play-focused skill building, caregiver collaboration,

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.
• Experience in a pediatric clinic, outpatient therapy setting, or early intervention preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of pediatric developmental milestones and sensory integration.

Responsibilities

• Direct therapy delivery in a clinic setting to support individualized plan-of-care goals.
• Skill-building through play-focused activities focusing on fine motor, sensory integration, and self-help tasks.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team to provide home exercise programs and strategies.
• Document progress and assist with re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.
• Set up and maintain clinic equipment and adapt environments for each child.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

COTA license

NBCOT

CPR/First Aid

Pediatric development

Education

OTA program

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.