Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Simply Innovative Therapies is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services to school-age students across Long Island. The COTA will be responsible for delivering direct occupational therapy services under the supervision of a New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).

The supervising OT will be responsible for conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, establishing therapeutic goals, and providing ongoing clinical oversight. The COTA will implement established treatment plans, provide direct care, monitor student progress, and collaborate with the supervising OT to ensure effective service delivery. The supervising OT will conduct intermittent supervision and observations of treatment sessions as appropriate and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in school-based settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions developed by the supervising OT.
• Address fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care, motor coordination, and functional participation.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities that promote independence and participation in educational environments.
• Monitor student progress toward established goals and communicate observations to the supervising OT.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support the generalization of skills.
• Participate in intermittent supervision, treatment observations, and clinical discussions with the supervising OT.
• Complete required documentation, including daily session notes, progress updates, and service records, in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with school district requirements, agency policies, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Current New York State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience working with pediatric or school-age populations preferred.
• Knowledge of pediatric development, sensory processing, and school-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with and supervision from a licensed OT.

Position Details:

• Location: Port Jefferson
• Setting: School-based
• Pay : $40-50 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time, with flexible opportunities based on student needs
• Supervision: Provided by a New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Primary Responsibility: Direct implementation of established occupational therapy treatment plans