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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New York post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $31.50–$36.38, across 130 jobs that state their pay. 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).

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About the job

We are currently seeking Full-Time Early Childhood/Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide services to our clients in the following areas:

Dutchess County and Orange County- specifically Newburgh, NY, Port Jervis, NY and Highland Falls, NY, Westchester NY

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Position Summary: Liberty POST is currently seeking motivated and energetic Early Childhood Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) for part-time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Qualifications:

Current New York State authorization/licensure and registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if travel is required for the position.

At least one year of experience working with early childhood

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Benefits for this position:

Health Insurance for FT positions

Mentoring is offered to all providers

CEU credits offered through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE

Flexible scheduling

Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference

Payment is biweekly and direct deposit is available

Job Type: Full-time preferred, Part-time available.

Pay Rate EI:

EI 30 minutes: $46

EI 60 minutes: $61

Facility Based: $32

Pay Rate: CPSE

CPSE 30 minutes: $32

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

From Liberty Resources's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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