Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health (Per Diem) North Queens Territory

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in New York City to provide in-home therapy. This role focuses on assisting patients with daily living tasks under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and completing documentation.

The ideal candidate possesses a valid COTA license, experience with adults or geriatrics, and strong communication skills. Flexibility in scheduling is offered to adapt to individual availability.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active COTA license in New York.
• Experience with adult or geriatric patients preferred.
• Effective communication and follow-through are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapy interventions from the supervising OT.
• Support patients with daily living skills.
• Monitor patient progress and report to OT.
• Maintain accurate records of therapy sessions.

Skills

Active New York State COTA license

Experience with adult or geriatric populations

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Comfort using electronic documentation systems

Job description

Provide Hands-On Support for Daily Function in a Diverse Community

@Home Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home therapy support to adult patients in the Astoria area. This role focuses on assisting individuals with functional daily living tasks and reinforcing treatment plans developed by licensed Occupational Therapists. This position is well-suited for clinicians who enjoy hands-on patient care in a flexible, field-based setting.

What You’ll Be Doing

Implementation of Treatment Plans

• Carry out therapy interventions designed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Support patients in practicing functional daily living skills.

Patient Monitoring & Feedback

• Observe and report patient progress and response to therapy.
• Communicate changes or concerns to the supervising OT.

Caregiver Support

• Reinforce caregiver training provided by the OT.
• Help maintain consistency in therapeutic techniques between visits.

Documentation

• Complete visit notes using a web-based EMR system.
• Ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping.

Work Structure & Environment

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose your availability and manage visits independently.
• Urban Community Coverage: Provide care in Astoria and surrounding Queens neighborhoods.
• Team-Based Clinical Support: Work under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists.
• Adjustable Caseload: Opportunity to scale visits based on preference.

Qualifications

• Active New York State COTA license.
• Experience with adult or geriatric populations preferred.
• Strong communication and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently while following clinical direction.
• Comfort using electronic documentation systems.

Ideal Candidate

This role is a strong fit for COTAs who:

• Prefer hands-on therapy implementation over evaluation work.
• Enjoy working in diverse, urban home environments.
• Value flexibility and structured clinical support.