Occupational Therapy Supervisor

WPTT; Jefferson Valley (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester-Putnam TheraTeam (WPTT) is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to supervise its Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). You will ensure safe, effective care aligned with each child’s plan of care, IFSP, or IEP, and you will mentor staff across the clinic, homes, and community settings.

In this role you will develop supervision plans, observe sessions, review notes, and provide clinical guidance on treatment planning, activity grading, and family coaching.

Qualifications

• Pediatric OT experience with EI/CPSE settings.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.
• Current NYS OT license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a COTA(s) per NYS regs and EI/CPSE rules.
• Maintain supervision plans and logs with frequency and mode.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings and observations in homes, preschools, and clinics.
• Review session notes and data; co-sign as required.
• Provide clinical guidance on treatment planning and activity grading.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience (3+ years)

COTA supervision

Mentoring clinicians

Education

OT degree (ACOTE-accredited)

NYS OT license (OTR/L)

NBCOT certification

Job description

Westchester-Putnam TheraTeam (WPTT) is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to supervise its Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). The supervisor makes sure every child a WPTT COTA treats gets safe, effective care that follows the child's plan of care, IFSP, or IEP.

WPTT provides speech-language, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy to children and families in our facility, in homes, and in community settings across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess & Orange Counties. This role blends clinical oversight, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

COTA supervision

• Supervise an assigned COTA(s) in line with the NYS Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations for occupational therapy assistants, and EI/CPSE program rules.
• Keep a written supervision plan and log for each COTA, including frequency, method (in-person, co-treatment, virtual), and topics covered.
• Hold regular one-on-one supervision meetings and observe COTAs in session at homes, preschools, and the clinic both in person and virtually.
• Review COTA session notes, progress notes, and data for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with goals; co-sign where required.
• Serve as the go-to clinical resource for COTAs on treatment planning, activity grading, sensory and fine-motor strategies, feeding and self-care, and family coaching.
• Identify performance concerns early, give clear feedback, and build development plans with HR and leadership when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program (or a bachelor's degree with grandfathered licensure).
• Current New York State OT license and registration (OTR/L) in good standing.
• NBCOT certification, current or eligible for reinstatement.
• At least [3] years of pediatric OT experience, including Early Intervention and/or preschool (CPSE) services.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring COTAs, students, or other clinicians (not required, but preferred).
• Approval, or eligibility for approval, as an EI and CPSE provider in New York State.
  
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel across Westchester and Putnam Counties.