Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Family of Kidz; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Westchester, NY seeks a NYS Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support school-based therapy programs. This part-time, hourly role involves direct and indirect OT services, with a flexible schedule during school hours.

You design and implement therapeutic interventions, administer OT evaluations, and communicate with lead supervisors, families, and school staff to ensure seamless case management and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with school teams and families is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group OT interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

New York State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job description

• New Grads Welcomed - even if waiting for license
• Electronic billing system

Join our team:

• New Grads Welcomed - even if waiting for license
• Electronic billing system

Details about this opportunity:

• Location: School Based located across Westchester, NY
• Status: Part-Time, Hourly
• Hours: 1-5 days/week with flexible schedule during school hours
• Compensation:
  • Direct Treatment - $50 - $55 /hr
  • Indirect Treatment (i.e. notes writing) - $16/hr
• **Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

What we have to offer YOU:

• FULL TIME BENEFITS:
  • Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
  • 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Team Building Events
  • Incentive Program
• PART TIME BENEFITS: We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Full-Time Opportunities Available
  • Team Building events
  • Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solve
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)
• Bilingual is a plus

• Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.