Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Pediatric Saturday Hours
MedCare Pediatric Group
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- Location
- Baytown, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 13 days ago
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About the company
MedCare Pediatric Group
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
At MedCare Pediatric, we provide individualized, child-centered occupational therapy services in a supportive clinic-based environment.
What you'll do
- Work closely with a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Provide hands-on therapy
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
What you need
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Texas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or eligible to obtain licensure by anticipated start date.
- Pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing challenges, or neurological conditions is a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Passion for working with children and supporting families.
- Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement treatment plans focused on improving fine motor skills, sensory integration, visual-motor skills, coordination, strength, self-care skills, and independence.
- Assist children in achieving developmental milestones through engaging and age-appropriate therapeutic activities.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions and patient progress.
- Communicate with families and caregivers regarding therapy goals and progress.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other members of the pediatric therapy team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain a fun, safe, and encouraging clinic environment for children and families.
- Pediatric outpatient clinic setting
- Consistent clinic-based schedule
- One-on-one patient care
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Supportive leadership and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Work-life balance
- Paid PTO
- Paid Holidays/Flex Days
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Meaningful work helping children and families reach their goals
Key skills
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
MedCare Pediatric is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing pediatric outpatient therapy team. If you are passionate about helping children improve their independence, confidence, and daily living skills, we invite you to become part of our mission-driven team.
At MedCare Pediatric, we provide individualized, child-centered occupational therapy services in a supportive clinic-based environment. As a COTA, you will work closely with a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide hands-on therapy that helps children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing skills, coordination, self-care abilities, and functional independence.
You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to provide comprehensive pediatric care. Our team values collaboration, professional growth, mentorship, and creating a positive environment where both our employees and patients can thrive.