Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67k-$68k

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Job Description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy treatment to children in the pre-school setting.

The Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser voa-gny.org

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited COTA program with an Associate’s degree

Requires a New York State COTA License,

Certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) with experience and/or training in pediatrics

Occupational Therapist Assistant Principal Responsibilities

Provide quality occupational therapy services to students in our school as mandated by education plans and directed by occupational therapy supervisor.

  • Assist the occupational therapist in evaluating children and developing treatment plans.
  • Adhere to the principles of conduct set out in the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics as well as Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
  • Meets regularly with the occupational therapist for supervision.
  • Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory a required.

Maintains records and documentation required by third party payers and Volunteers of America under the supervision of an OTR.

Participate in professional development activities as mandated by the Volunteers of America and by the requirements for the continuation of OTA licensure.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
  • And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: voa-gny.org

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality occupational therapy services to students in a preschool setting as mandated by education plans. Assist the occupational therapist in evaluating children, developing treatment plans, and maintaining required documentation.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited COTA program and a New York State COTA license. Candidates must hold certification from the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) with pediatric experience.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningPatient evaluationClinical ethicsInventory management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (66 salary observations; 127 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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$80k-90k
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$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$70k-$83k
#4

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 13.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 75% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Volunteers of America - Greater New York

Non-profit Organizations
New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday