Job Description
Job Description
We are hiring a Part-Time Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) OR OTR/L to join our outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clinic. This clinic-based OT position is ideal for a therapist passionate about play-based therapy, DIR®/Floortime, and family-centered care. You will work with children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, regulation differences, and neurodivergent profiles in a supportive, collaborative clinic environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide pediatric occupational therapy services in an outpatient clinic setting
- Use child-led, play-based, and relationship-based therapy approaches
- Incorporate DIR®/Floortime, sensory integration, and regulation-based strategies
- Provide parent coaching and caregiver education
- Collaborate on and implement individualized treatment plans (POCs)
- Complete timely documentation (SOAP notes, progress notes, re-evals)
- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license (COTA) in VA
- Experience or strong interest in pediatric occupational therapy
- Knowledge of sensory processing, regulation, and developmental play
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
- DIR®/Floortime training or certification (or willingness to pursue)
- Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodivergent children
- Experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic