Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $25–$35 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New York post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $31.50–$37, across 156 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in New York earn a median of $32.95 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in New York: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
New York is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Responsibilities
- Optimizes physical abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in protocols of screening
- Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
- Delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan
- Accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family
- Expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers and other professional staff
- Self-study, and other continuing education activities; maintaining valid state license/registration/certification (where appropriate)
- Maintain administration requirements by: submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.
- Comply with infection control procedures and environment safety protocol within a facility. Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care
Education and Qualifications
- Valid New York state license
- Graduate of a COTA approved school for Occupational Therapy
From Comprehensive at Williamsville's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Comprehensive at Williamsville
Comprehensive at Williamsville hires nurses, therapists and nursing assistants in Williamsville, New York.
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