Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Where Passion Meets Pediatric Progress

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Pediatrics
📍 Gulf Shores, AL | 🕒 Full-time

About Us:
Our company is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate therapy services for children. We focus on helping our patients develop essential skills, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful milestones in a supportive and family-centered environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with children of all ages and abilities, empowering them to succeed in their daily lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate children’s sensory, motor, and cognitive development to identify their unique needs and strengths.


• Create and implement individualized therapy plans to address fine motor skills, sensory integration, self-care tasks, and other developmental goals.


• Use play-based and evidence-based approaches to engage children in meaningful therapeutic activities.


• Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support holistic care.


• Provide education and strategies for families to continue supporting progress at home.


• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and adapt plans as needed.


• Provide supervision for COTAs

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program - new or upcoming graduates encouraged to apply!


• Current licensure (or in the process of obtaining) in Alabama as an Occupational Therapist.


• Experience working with children, especially those with special needs (preferred, not required).


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on collaboration.


• Passion for working with children and their families in a dynamic setting.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Flexible Spending Account
  


• Supplemental benefit options, such as: life, disability, and accident/critical illness insurance


• Paid time off and continuing education reimbursement


• 64 paid holiday hours per year


• A positive, collaborative work environment.


• Opportunities for professional growth within the organization


• Uniform reimbursement following 90-day probation period


• Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs


• 401K matching


• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives and their families


• And more!

How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference? Submit your application directly through this posting. We look forward to speaking with you about joining our team!