COTA – Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
About The Position
MedCare Pediatric is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its pediatric outpatient therapy team. The COTA provides individualized, child-centered, hands-on occupational therapy in a supportive clinic-based environment, working closely with a licensed Occupational Therapist to help children develop fine motor, sensory processing, coordination, self-care, and functional independence skills. The position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The team emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, mentorship, and a positive environment for employees and patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Texas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license, or eligibility to obtain licensure by the anticipated start date.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Passion for working with children and supporting families.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric occupational therapy experience; new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing challenges, or neurological conditions.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement treatment plans focused on fine motor skills, sensory integration, visual-motor skills, coordination, strength, self-care skills, and independence.
- Assist children in achieving developmental milestones through engaging, age-appropriate therapeutic activities.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions and patient progress.
- Communicate with families and caregivers regarding therapy goals and progress.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other pediatric therapy team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain a fun, safe, and encouraging clinic environment for children and families.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Paid PTO.
- Paid holidays/flex days.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Work-life balance.
- Supportive leadership and mentorship.
- One-on-one patient care.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Consistent clinic-based schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
