Clinic Based COTA

NPAworldwide; Greensboro (AL); In loco; USD 37.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

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NPAworldwide in Greensboro, AL is seeking a Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team. Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help infants, toddlers, and school-aged children build fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, and self-help skills.

Responsibilities include direct therapy delivery, play-focused skill building, caregiver collaboration, progress tracking, use of clinic

Competenze

• OTA program graduate and licensed in Alabama.
• NBCOT certification and pediatric CPR/First Aid.
• Experience in pediatric clinic or outpatient setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of developmental milestones.

Mansioni

• Direct therapy delivery to infants, toddlers, and children in a clinic setting.
• Play-focused skill-building for fine motor, sensory, and self-help goals.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members for home programs.
• Document progress, assist with re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.
• Maintain and set up clinic equipment and sensory tools for each child.
• Educate families to support strategies at home and school.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Creative play-based problem-solving

Understanding pediatric development

Sensory integration knowledge

Formazione

OTA program graduate

Alabama COTA license

NBCOT certification

Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

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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 childrens 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.

Salary

Salary Type : Hourly

Salary Min : $ 27

Salary Max : $ 32

Currency Type : USD