Little Peach Pediatric Therapy Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Montgomery, AL · Prattville, AL · Full time Company website

Apply for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

At Little Peach, we exist to champion the next generation through play, creativity, and evidence-based care. We hope this is where your skills and passion meet. We're working to change children's trajectories, and we hope you're a part of it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT) for children from infancy through age 18
• Provide hands-on, play-based therapy to support functional skills such as fine motor coordination, sensory processing, strength, posture, and activities of daily living
• Use age-appropriate interventions to engage children in meaningful therapeutic activities
• Monitor client responses and report observations and progress to the supervising OT
• Educate families and caregivers on home exercises and routines, under the guidance of the OT
• Collaborate with OTs and other professionals (e.g., PTs, SLPs, pediatricians) to support holistic care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including daily session notes, in accordance with established guidelines
• Follow ethical standards, supervision requirements, and best practices within the scope of a COTA license

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Alabama OT license (or eligibility for licensure)
• NBCOT Certification
• Previous experience in pediatric settings is preferred but not required
• Ability to pass background check, reference check, and drug screening
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
• A patient, energetic, and professional demeanor