Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services for Early Intervention (birth–3) and school-age students across home, school, and community settings on Long Island. The COTA will implement treatment plans developed by a supervising Occupational Therapist to support children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, fine motor and visual-motor deficits, and functional skill needs. This role emphasizes hands-on, individualized interventions that promote participation in daily routines, academic tasks, and age-appropriate activities.

The COTA will collaborate with families, educators, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent and effective service delivery across environments, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for EI and school-age students
  
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in home-based EI, school-based, and community settings
  
• Support development of fine motor skills, sensory regulation, self-care, play skills, and overall functional participation
  
• Collect data and communicate progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist
  
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and related service providers to support generalization and carryover of skills
  
• Assist with documentation including session notes and progress updates in accordance with supervision requirements
  
• Provide caregiver and staff support and strategies as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
  
• Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with New York State and American Occupational Therapy Association guidelines
  

• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required
  
• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required
  
• Pediatric experience preferred; Early Intervention (EI) and/or school-based experience a plus but not required
  
• Ability to pass required background checks and clearances
  
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical implementation skills
  
• Ability to work independently across multiple settings while collaborating under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
  
• Professional, reliable, flexible, and child-focused
  

• Flexible schedule
  
• Ongoing clinical support
  
• Opportunities for advancement
  
• Paid sick time