Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

TheraCare Staten Island•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the Early Intervention program, you will provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will work directly in the child’s natural environment to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive behavior, while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Current NYS license and registration as COTA
Degree from an accredited COTA program
Knowledge of Early Intervention standards and family-centered care principles
Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills
Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough
Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer)
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis
Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood or pediatric therapy strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy services for children ages 0–3
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IFSP goals
Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members
Coach and educate caregivers to support therapy carryover at home
Maintain accurate records and comply with NYC Early Intervention documentation standards
Participate in IFSP meetings and case reviews as needed