Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Schoolage

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Details about this opportunity

Location: School District placements across Long Island

Status: Part‑Time, hourly (Full‑Time, hourly may also be available)

Hours: Monday‑Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling)

Compensation: $50‑$85/hour (Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full‑time or part‑time, depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.)

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full‑Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave:
  We care about your well‑being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

• Collaborate with OTR/L to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy re‑evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collect data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self‑starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life‑long learner who is committed to personal development

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA)
• Bilingual is a plus

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.