Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

familyofkidz; New York; On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Holidays including Winter break 12/

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for school district placements across Long Island, including South Huntington and PatMed. The role is part-time, with potential full-time hourly opportunities, and follows the school calendar with flexible scheduling.

Compensation ranges from $50 to $85 per hour, with benefits for full-time roles and paid time off. You will collaborate with OTR/L to deliver targeted therapeutic interventions and participate in

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA).
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OTR/L to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy re-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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Education

Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA)

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Details about this opportunity:

Location: School District placements across Long Island (South Huntington, PatMed )

Status: Part-Time, hourly (Full-Time, hourly may also be available)

Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling)

Compensation: $50-$85/hour

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 part-time, 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

Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well‑being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with OTR/L to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy re‑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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• 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:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA)
• Bilingual is a plus

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

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.