Pediatric Occupational Therapist

*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or COTA - Charlotte, NC*Exciting opportunity to join the largest pediatric therapy team in the Carolinas. Join our clinical team and use your passion for Occupational Therapy to help make a difference in a child’s life! We have an extremely skilled and dedicated staff with a team-oriented approach to therapy. We are currently seeking a *full-time pediatric occupational therapist or COTA *to provide clinic based occupational therapy at our *Charlotte, NC clinic*.*Why Choose Pediatric Advanced Therapy?** Largest clinical therapy team in the Carolinas provides peer support and camaraderie* Central clinic locations provide opportunity to meet and work with clinical leadership team, mentoring (if needed) and clinical growth* Future career opportunities to treat in outpatient and school settings if desired* Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or COTA Job Responsibilities** Assess and document pediatric patient's current functional status using clinical observations, caregiver report, standardized testing, occupational profile, strengths and participation challenges.* Analyze information to address foundational deficits causing difficulties with skill development.* Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices* Collaborate with families and caregivers in the clinic and throughout the community while supporting the family’s daily routines.* Maintain all documentation as dictated by county and state guidelines* Adhere to frequency, duration, and appropriate treatment guidelines* Address goals and provide treatment in a way that supports sensory-motor, cognitive, psychological, self-help, fine and gross motor skills, play, and behavioral development.* Modify treatment goals as needed, on appropriate forms in a timely manner.* Document family/caregiver involvement and training as indicated.* Work collaboratively with a variety of professionals, age groups, cultures, families, and socioeconomic groups* Follow AOTA and other research-based guidelines to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.Education, Experience and Certifications Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. NC license for Occupational Therapy required.*Our Ideal Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or COTA Candidate** Passionate about pediatrics.* Desire to be an evidence-based clinician.* Enthusiasm about a child-led approach using play and intrinsic motivation.* Understanding of Ayres Sensory Integration, Floortime, SOS Feeding and ocular motor deficits.*Physical Demands** Employee should be able to transfer patients and perform treatments in the clinic. Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.* Employee should be able to lift 30 lbs.*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or COTA Compensation and Benefits:** Highly competitive salaried compensation package* Comprehensive benefit plan include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance plus voluntary benefits like short term disability* Work/life balance and flexible schedules* 401k program* Paid Time Off and paid holidays* Employee discounts* Access to free continuing ed and CEU's* Professional collaboration across multiple disciplines* Comprehensive back-end support - you provide the treatment while our office team handles administrative tasks like intakes, scheduling, billing, credentialing and more* All the tools you need to do your jobJob Type: Full-timeSalaried pay range: $58,000-70,000 (based on experience)Pay-per-visit: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on experience)COTA Salary Range: $46,000-63,000 (based on experience)Job Type: Full-timePay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-07-03