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RRC Solutions Group lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Clinic opportunity in greensboro, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatric Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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
Implement targeted pediatric occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting to support children's individualized plan-of-care goals, motor development, and functional independence.
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.
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.
Document clinical progress toward specific functional milestones, complete timely session notes, and assist the supervising OTR with periodic re-evaluations and treatment plan updates.
Utilize and maintain clinic therapy equipment (swings, sensory tools, adaptive seating, fine motor manipulation stations) tailored to each child's individual treatment needs.
Maintain warm, supportive communication with parents and caregivers to explain therapeutic activities, provide home strategy ideas, and ensure family-centered progress.
Qualifications & Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
Active (or eligibility for) COTA license from the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Current NBCOT certification and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
Prior experience working in a pediatric clinic, outpatient therapy setting, or early intervention environment preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication, patience, creative play-based problem-solving, and a deep understanding of pediatric developmental milestones and sensory integration techniques.
Join our dedicated pediatric care team in Greensboro, AL, and make a direct, positive impact on young children's growth, independence, and overall development!
Worksite address
greensboro, AL, 36744, US
Who can apply
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