COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 

Queens, NY 

Direct Hire 

Full Time, 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm 

FlexStaff is seeking a COTA for our client, a non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in NYC and the Hudson Valley.  

Responsibilities: 

• Review medical records and verify physician orders and OT assessments. 

• Maintain up-to-date prescriptions per NYS DOH and OPWDD guidelines. 

• Communicate with supervising OT regarding patient progress and functional areas. 

• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals. 

• Incorporate input from patients, families, and direct care staff into treatment. 

• Write clear, measurable, outcome-oriented documentation in the EMR within required timeframes. 

• Train patients, families, and staff in supportive programs. 

• Participate in care plan/team meetings. 

• Follow documented treatment plans, which may include ROM, therapeutic exercise, cognitive/perceptual retraining, ADL training, wheelchair mobility, pre-vocational skills, and modality application. 

• Consult with supervising OT for treatment modifications. 

• Perform other assigned duties. 

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited OTA school. 

• NY State license, limited permit, or license-eligible. 

• NBCOT exam passed or within one year of hire. 

• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and therapeutic activities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word. 

• Ability to perform various patient transfers (pivot, two-person lift, mechanical lift). 

• Ability to travel to assigned sites. 

Requirements: 

• Participate in mandatory educational programs. 

• Maintain current licensure and certifications. 

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including corporate compliance. 

Additional Salary Detail  

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).