Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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

### Requirements

• 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

### Benefits

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