Pediatric COTA: Playful Therapy & Family-Centered Care

Abil-OT Kids Therapy; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Abil-OT Kids Therapy in North Carolina seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled pediatric therapy under licensed OT supervision. You will use play-based activities addressing fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and participation in routines, with regular communication to families and the supervising OT.

You will document progress, support families at home, and ensure timely notes and EMR entries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina COTA license in good standing, or eligible to obtain licensure before beginning clinical practice.
• Current NBCOT certification, if required for North Carolina licensure or continued practice.
• Experience working with children is preferred; pediatric outpatient or developmental experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with children, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain required supervision and follow the supervising OT’s direction and the child’s plan of care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred; experience with Fusion/Ensora is a plus.
• Reliable transportation if occasional travel between Abil-OT locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of the assigned Occupational Therapist and in accordance with the child’s plan of care.
• Use engaging, age-appropriate activities to address goals related to fine motor and visual motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, coordination, regulation, and participation in daily routines.
• Adapt activities, materials, and the level of support to meet each child’s needs while working toward established goals.
• Monitor and document each child’s response to treatment, progress toward goals, and any barriers or changes that should be shared with the supervising OT.
• Communicate with the supervising OT about progress, concerns, family updates, and the need for plan-of-care review.
• Educate and support caregivers in carrying over appropriate strategies at home, within the limits of the plan of care.
• Complete daily notes and other required documentation within Abil-OT’s established timelines, generally within 48 hours.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic medical record and follow clinic procedures for scheduling, attendance, billing support, and documentation.
• Coordinate respectfully with families, therapists, administrative staff, and other members of the child’s care team, as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming treatment space.
• Attend required supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Follow applicable state and federal requirements, payer rules, professional standards, and Abil-OT policies, including privacy and infection-control procedures.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the role.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Professional relationships

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Fusion/Ensora

Job description

Abil-OT Kids Therapy in North Carolina seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled pediatric therapy under licensed OT supervision. You will use play-based activities addressing fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and participation in routines, with regular communication to families and the supervising OT.

You will document progress, support families at home, and ensure timely notes and EMR entries.