Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

**$5,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Build a Profession You’re Excited About — Not Just a Job

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.

We’re Looking for Clinicians Who:

• Love collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Want to help shape and grow a thriving pediatric program
• Are curious, motivated learners who value professional growth

Why Carolina Pediatric Therapy?

We’re a mission-driven, dynamic pediatric therapy practice providing integrated care for children ages birth through 21 . Just as importantly, we invest deeply in our clinicians—because when our team thrives, our families do too.

Our clinicians enjoy:

• 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

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.

What You Can Expect:

• 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

Compensation & 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)

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

Ready to grow your career in a place that values you as much as your work?
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