About this role
Make a difference where play meets purpose.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Pediatrics 📍 Gulf Shores, AL | 🕒 Full-time We're looking for a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping children thrive—someone who’s ready to join a collaborative, upbeat team that values clinical excellence, creativity, and heart.
If you’re the kind of person who believes therapy should be meaningful and fun—we’d love to meet you.
Expectations:
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner (point-of-service SOAP notes are encouraged).
• Notify the Lead OT when resources, evaluations, or protocols need to be ordered.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to collaborative care.
• Provide scheduled treatment to assigned patients, including all tasks necessary for effective care.
• Submit treatment charges before leaving the clinic each day.
• Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment.
• Communicate any clinical concerns to the Lead OT.
• Participate in community outreach and SpOT Clinic social media initiatives.
• Model and share The SpOT Clinic’s positive culture and core values with families and the community.
• Promote open communication, accountability, and teamwork across the clinic.
• Support clinic leadership, including the Lead OT, Clinic Manager, COO, CFO, and CEO.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
• Professional demeanor and conduct at all times.
• Proficiency with computers and comfort using creative tools and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with ADL evaluation tools and pediatric treatment strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with children with diverse needs, personalities, and behaviors.
• Up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy practices and a desire for continued growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Alabama license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (or in process).
• Comfortable using Google Suite professionally.
Benefits:
• Partial payment toward our medical insurance (BCBS)
• Supplemental insurance/benefits options (dental, vision, accident, life w/ LTC, disability, Amaze virtual health, FSA)
• Uniform allowance
• PTO
• CEU reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities for growth in the company
• 401k
• 64 Holiday Hours per year
• And more!
$20-25/hour, DOE