COTA Jobs in New York, NY

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

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A NY Facility Needs a Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Quick Facts: Sunday 9 am 6 pm, Monday through Thursday 3 pm 7 pm 25 guaranteed hours per week with potential to increase Pediatric patient population Experience with reflex and sensory integration...

Occupational Therapy Aide

  • Montclair, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

in the Northeast, is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Occupational Therapy Aide....

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Therapist Assistant Requirements Degree from anAmerican Occupational Therapy Association Accredited School of OccupationalTherapy Current NYS licensure COVID-19 Vaccination Preferred Previous experience...

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Licensure : Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant....

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Computer Skills: Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation Basic Internet navigation skills Certificates and Licenses: Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license Interested...

Occupational Therapist Aide

  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Occupational Therapist Aide The Occupational Therapist Aide is the liaison between the patient and the Occupational Therapist. The role includes assisting the patient from time of arrival to their...

Therapy COTA

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required....

COTA - Travel Contract

  • Long Beach, NY (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Beach, NY (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility....

Rehabilitation - COTA

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Rehabilitation - COTAs to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Therapy Assistant school Licensed in the State of Washington as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Health Care Provider level CPR certification Current Washington state driver's license AIDs...

Occupational Therapy Assistant- COTA

  • Mount Vernon, NY (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (13 miles from New York, NY)
  • 14 days ago

A Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), W-2 position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Mt. Vernon, NY....

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago

Essential Skills Occupational health Healthcare Patient care Performance evaluations Administrative support Additional Skills & Qualifications Associates degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant Valid...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled - (COTA - Skilled)

  • Hackensack, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Requirements Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled - (COTA - Skilled) StartDate: 7/28/2025 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1438.00 - $1496.00 Well respected skilled nursing facility (SNF...

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your...

Therapists for Early Intervention (SI, SW, ST, PT, OT, COTA)

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

(Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) in BROOKLYN, STATEN ISLAND, BRONX, QUEENS and MANHATTAN, lonf Ilsand and upstate NY....

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Salary for COTA Jobs in New York, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

COTAs in New York, NY offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in New York, NY
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%