Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

About the role

Location: School Based across Westchester, NY. Status: Part‑Time, Hourly. Welcoming team environment, excellent supervision, new grads welcomed (even if waiting for license), electronic billing system.

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.

Requirements

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• 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 solver.
• 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 committed to personal development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance (for employees working 25+ hours per week).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Program.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Full‑Time Opportunities Available.
• Team Building events.
• Incentive Program.

Pay

• Direct Treatment: $50 – $55 per hour.
• Indirect Treatment (notes writing): $16 per hour.
• Rates are determined by service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held; position may be full‑time or fee‑for‑service depending on caseload.

Schedule

1‑5 days per week with flexible schedule during school hours.