Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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 in NYC and the Hudson Valley.

• 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 requiredumenti 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.

• Graduate of an accredited OTA school.
• NY State license, limited permit, or license‑eligible.
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• 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 hansı convey various patient transfers (pivot, two‑person lift, mechanical lift).
• Ability to travel to assigned sites.

• Participate in mandatory educational programs.
• Maintain current ազգային licensure and certifications.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including corporate compliance.

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).