What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at PIEDMONT ADVANCED THERAPY?
About Us:
We are a small, growing speech therapy private practice dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized care to children and families. Our mission is to help children thrive by supporting their communication, development, and functional independence. We are now looking to expand our services by welcoming a passionate and skilled COTA to our team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a licensed COTA to provide pediatric OT services in a supportive, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated to working with children and families in a private practice setting. You’ll work closely with our speech-language pathologists to create integrative treatment plans and help children achieve their fullest potential.
Responsibilities:
Treat children with a variety of developmental, sensory, fine motor, and self-help needs
Develop individualized treatment plans and set measurable goals
Collaborate with SLPs and other professionals to provide coordinated care
Communicate regularly with families, providing education and progress updates
Maintain accurate documentation and follow practice protocols
Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, professional culture
Qualifications:
Associate's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy
Current state licensure and NBCOT certification
Minimum 1 year of pediatric experience (clinic, school, or EI settings preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Passion for working with children and their families
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
Experience in a private practice or outpatient pediatric setting
Training in sensory integration, feeding therapy, or handwriting
What We Offer:
Flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time options)
Competitive pay (based on experience and hours)
A supportive, collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Potential for role growth as the practice expands
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and references to Katie's email address listed on the website (https://www.piedmontadvancedtherapy.com/). We’re excited to grow our team with a like-minded therapist who shares our passion for empowering children and families.
Company Description
We, at PAT, consider collaboration a key factor in eliciting carryover of goals in all environments for our clients. Collaboration occurs with parents/caregivers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, psychologists, teachers, ABA staff, etc. We firmly believe collaborating with other professionals/caregivers regarding evaluations, performance, goals, and treatment sessions to ensure the best, most individualized, care for each client.