Pediatric COTA: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Impact

FYZICAL Kids; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursements

Medical stipend

Health insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Holidays off

CEU reimbursement

License reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

FYZICAL Kids in Durham, NC seeks a pediatric COTA to provide hands-on occupational therapy across clinic, home, and classroom environments. The role focuses on assessing needs, creating effective treatment plans, educating families, and ensuring progress with documentation and regulatory compliance.

Applicants with 3+ years of pediatric COTA experience are preferred, but newer practitioners are welcome. The position offers a flexible schedule, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits as

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of pediatric COTA experience preferred; newer practitioners welcome.
• Proficiency in documentation: medical necessity, justification of need, efficient coding, client results.
• Familiarity with SPD/ASD/dev delays and feeding is preferred.
• Degree from an accredited OTA program is required.
• Current NC licensure or active licensure process is required.
• Background check through DCDEE; CPR certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular, consistent work schedule to support client outcomes.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy in clinic, homes, classrooms, and natural settings.
• Educate clients and families on therapeutic techniques and home program carryover.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans of care as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Stay updated on current pediatric OT research and practices.
• Complete required paperwork promptly.
• Collaborate with teammates to optimize client outcomes and maintain high energy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

OTA degree

NC licensure or in progress

Job description

FYZICAL Kids in Durham, NC seeks a pediatric COTA to provide hands-on occupational therapy across clinic, home, and classroom environments. The role focuses on assessing needs, creating effective treatment plans, educating families, and ensuring progress with documentation and regulatory compliance.

Applicants with 3+ years of pediatric COTA experience are preferred, but newer practitioners are welcome. The position offers a flexible schedule, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits as