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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Full Time

Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center$31–$34/hrSaint James, NYFull TimePosted 3w ago

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This posting states $31–$34 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New York post a median of $35.50 an hour, the middle half $31.05–$47.50, across 49 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in New York earn a median of $32.95 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
  • Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
  • Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
  • Well versed with documentation writing
  • Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
  • Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
  • Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
  • Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
  • Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts

  • All positions available.

Compensation

  • $31-$34/hour

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • KinderCare Discount
  • Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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From Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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