Clinic Based COTA

Job Juncture; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a dedicated 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Alabama COTA license or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in pediatric clinic or outpatient therapy preferred.
• Strong communication and understanding of sensory integration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting toward individualized goals.
• Support fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skill development through play-based activities.
• Collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary team to implement home exercise programs.
• Document progress, notes, and assist with re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.
• Prepare and maintain clinic equipment and therapy setups tailored to each child.
• Engage families with explanations and home strategies to support progress.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Creative play-based problem-solving

Pediatric development knowledge

Education

Accredited 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 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

• 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 Type: Hourly

Salary Min: $ 27

Salary Max: $ 32

Currency Type: USD