Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - NYC, NY

MissionHires; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Medical/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401K plan

Life Insurance

PTO (sick and vacation time)

Tuition Reimbursement

On a school schedule - 6 weeks summer

Staff discounted daycare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short/long term disability benefits

Maternity leave

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Queens, NY, dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. The position offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, providing essential therapeutic support as part of a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree and state licensure, assisting with patient care, treatment implementation, and progress monitoring. This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York.
• Experience with pediatrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities.
• Implement treatment plans including leading therapeutic activities.
• Teach patients to use assistive devices for daily tasks.
• Monitor and document patient's progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home care techniques.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Implementation

Adaptive Equipment Training

Progress Monitoring

Patient Education

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

New York state licensure as COTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

New Grads Welcome

Compensation: $63K-$78K per year

Job Type: Full Time. Monday - Friday. Day shift.

Our client, a school dedicated to supporting children with disabilities, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for their Queens, NY location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Assisting the occupational therapist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities and needs.
• Treatment Implementation: Carrying out treatment plans designed by the occupational therapist, including leading therapeutic activities such as exercises to improve motor skills, sensory integration activities, and self‑care training.
• Adaptive Equipment Training: Teaching patients how to use assistive devices to enhance their independence in daily tasks.
• Progress Monitoring: Closely observing progress during therapy sessions, documenting observations and changes in function, and reporting findings to the occupational therapist.
• Patient Education: Instructing patients and their caregivers on proper techniques for completing daily activities and home exercise programs.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program
• Valid New York state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Peds experience

Benefits

• Dental/Medical/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• PTO (sick and vacation time)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On a school schedule - 6 weeks summer and administration days
• Staff discounted daycare for 2.0-5.0 children
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VTL/STD/LTD (Short/long term disability)
• MAT leave (Maternity leave)
• Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.