Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is seeking dedicated, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide pediatric therapy services to children and families in New York City. Positions are available across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Services may be delivered in homes, daycare settings, preschools, clinics, and other community settings. The organization emphasizes collaboration, support, high-quality services, and strong ethical standards. Its multidisciplinary services include ABA, speech, occupational, social work, and physical therapy, as well as special education/SEIT services.

Requirements

• Valid New York State OTA license.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, patient, and professional.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children from birth through 21 years old in natural settings.
• Educate families and caregivers about intervention strategies to support their involvement and carry-over.
• Work in client homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.
• Follow the therapy plan established for each family and child, plan ongoing treatment, address identified goals, and document progress.
• Prepare progress reports as indicated.
• Maintain child records and protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Submit required records within established timelines.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Access to a paperless billing and data collection system, with training provided.
• Support from clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
• Financial educational assistance program, when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed