Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - Bronx

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Bronx

Bronx, Bronx, United States

• Job Identification 179558
• Job Category Administrative Support
• Posting Date 01/30/2026, 04:24 PM
• Locations 1111 Marcus Ave, Lake Success, NY, 11042, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Minimum Salary/Range
  * 63,000.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range
  * 66,000.0000

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Bronx, NY
• Direct Hire
• Full Time, 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm

Flex Staff is seeking a COTA for our client, a non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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 time frames.
• 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).