Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the role

Occupational Therapists at Carolina Pediatric Therapy evaluate and treat a wide range of developmental, sensory, and motor-based needs. You’ll use engaging, evidence-based interventions to support children’s participation in daily activities—across play, self-care, and learning environments—making therapy meaningful and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat a wide range of developmental, sensory, and motor-based needs in children
• Use engaging, evidence-based interventions to support children’s participation in daily activities
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including OTs, PTs, SLPs, Psychology, and Behavioral Health clinicians
• Support children’s participation in play, self-care, and learning environments

Requirements

• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in NC
• 2+ years of experience preferred (strong pediatric candidates with less experience encouraged to apply)
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Feeding experience a plus

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and families
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Strong collaborative skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Proficiency in evidence-based interventions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to diverse patient populations
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical health insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• 3 weeks PTO starting your first year
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Mental health benefit / EAP
• Life insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance (dental, vision, vision, etc.)
• 401(k)

Pay

Competitive pay rates

Schedule

Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance