Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Why Choose Metro?

For over thirty‑five years, Metro Therapy, Inc. (a Powerback Pediatrics company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of pediatric populations throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. Metro is proud of its dedication to the community and is committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that allows us to provide the best services to our clients. Employees receive comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career‑growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full‑Time team members.
• Dental and Vision plans for Part‑Time team members (not applicable to 1099 positions).
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Medbridge.
• Exclusive discounts on a variety of services through Powerback.
• Rewards via the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to patient‑care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Establish treatment schedule and provide frequency of services as determined by the IFSP plan.
• Communicate and document changes to the IEP or IFSP as needed under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Work with other members of the treatment team to develop programs and activities consistent with each patient’s needs and capabilities, and participate in coordination‑of‑care meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• Monitor the child’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with the IEP or IFSP plan.
• Act as an assistant to the Occupational Therapist when the Occupational Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program meeting AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Pay

USD $40.00 per hour.