Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $33–$35 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 within 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
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
- $33-$35/hour
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- KinderCare Discount
- Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
From Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing 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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