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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Villages of OrleansAlbion, NYFull & Part TimePosted 6d ago

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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–$36.13, across 128 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

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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 Pennsylvania state license
  • Graduate of a COTA approved school for Occupational Therapy

“We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

From Villages of Orleans's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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