Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Are you an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for more than just a caseload? Do you want clear growth opportunities, real collaboration, and a workplace that actually protects your time ? At Carolina Pediatric Therapy , we believe great clinicians deserve great support. We’re seeking passionate, growth-minded OT professionals who want to deepen their skills, work alongside an interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact on children and families--all while maintaining sustainable clinical practices. 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.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in NC
- 2+ years of experience preferred (strong pediatric candidates with less experience encouraged to apply)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Feeding experience a plus
Benefits
- Daily protected time for planning and collaboration
- Weekly protected time for professional growth through learning collaboratives
- Multiple supports for efficient, ethical documentation—including customizable templates, AI-assisted tools, and collaborative documentation—so notes don’t follow you home
- Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance
- Opportunities to work across clinics, daycares, schools, homes, community settings, and telehealth
- A clear, structured pathway for career advancement
- Embedded mentorship program for new team members
- True interdisciplinary collaboration with OTs, PTs, SLPs, Psychology, and Behavioral Health clinicians
- A supportive, positive culture rooted in vision, purpose, and teamwork
- Ongoing staff development and learning opportunities
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
