Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$32 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New York post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $31.50–$36.13, across 128 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).
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About the job
Newfane Rehab and Health Center is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Duties Include
- Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
- Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
- Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
- Monitor Residents' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
- Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
- Supervise Residents’ activities to ensure they are done properly.
- Report the Resident’s progress to the OTR/L.
- Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.
Requirements Include
- Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
- Current New York State OTA License.
- Experience in long-term care setting a plus.
We offer the Following
- Competitive Compensation.
- Great Benefits Package.
- Professional Growth & Stability.
- Innovative Training Programs And much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
From Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center
Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center is a 165 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center)-bed nursing home in Newfane, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center
Based in Newfane, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 64.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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