Cota

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Pediatrics
📍 Gulf Shores, AL | 🕒 Full-time
We're looking for a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping children thrive—someone who’s ready to join a collaborative, upbeat team that values clinical excellence, creativity, and heart.

If you’re the kind of person who believes therapy should be meaningful and fun—we’d love to meet you.

Expectations:

• Complete all documentation in a timely manner (point-of-service SOAP notes are encouraged).


• Notify the Lead OT when resources, evaluations, or protocols need to be ordered.


• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to collaborative care.


• Provide scheduled treatment to assigned patients, including all tasks necessary for effective care.


• Submit treatment charges before leaving the clinic each day.


• Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment.


• Communicate any clinical concerns to the Lead OT.


• Participate in community outreach and SpOT Clinic social media initiatives.


• Model and share The SpOT Clinic’s positive culture and core values with families and the community.


• Promote open communication, accountability, and teamwork across the clinic.


• Support clinic leadership, including the Lead OT, Clinic Manager, COO, CFO, and CEO.


• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Professional demeanor and conduct at all times.


• Proficiency with computers and comfort using creative tools and digital platforms.


• Familiarity with ADL evaluation tools and pediatric treatment strategies.


• Ability to work effectively with children with diverse needs, personalities, and behaviors.


• Up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy practices and a desire for continued growth.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Valid Alabama license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (or in process).


• Comfortable using Google Suite professionally.

Benefits:

• Partial payment toward our medical insurance (BCBS)


• Supplemental insurance/benefits options (dental, vision, accident, life w/ LTC, disability, Amaze virtual health, FSA)


• Uniform allowance


• PTO


• CEU reimbursement


• Advancement opportunities for growth in the company


• 401k


• 64 Holiday Hours per year


• And more!