Provide Hands-On Support for Daily Function in a Diverse Community
@Home Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home therapy support to adult patients in the Astoria area. This role focuses on assisting individuals with functional daily living tasks and reinforcing treatment plans developed by licensed Occupational Therapists.
This position is well-suited for clinicians who enjoy hands-on patient care in a flexible, field-based setting.
Compensation & Incentives:
- $250 bonus after 50 completed visits
What You’ll Be Doing:
Implementation of Treatment Plans:
- Carry out therapy interventions designed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Support patients in practicing functional daily living skills
Hands-On Functional Assistance:
- Assist with activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and routine household tasks
- Reinforce safe movement strategies during daily routines
Patient Monitoring & Feedback:
- Observe and report patient progress and response to therapy
- Communicate changes or concerns to the supervising OT
Caregiver Support:
- Reinforce caregiver training provided by the OT
- Help maintain consistency in therapeutic techniques between visits
Documentation:
- Complete visit notes using a web-based EMR system
- Ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping
Work Structure & Environment:
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose your availability and manage visits independently.
- Urban Community Coverage: Provide care in Astoria and surrounding Queens neighborhoods.
- Team-Based Clinical Support: Work under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists.
- Adjustable Caseload: Opportunity to scale visits based on preference.
Qualifications:
- Active New York State COTA license
- Experience with adult or geriatric populations preferred
- Strong communication and follow-through skills
- Ability to work independently while following clinical direction
- Comfort using electronic documentation systems
Ideal Candidate:
This role is a strong fit for COTAs who:
- Prefer hands-on therapy implementation over evaluation work
- Enjoy working in diverse, urban home environments
- Value flexibility and structured clinical support
Apply Today
If you’re a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a flexible, home-based role focused on supporting patient independence and daily function, apply today to join @Home Therapy.
About @Home Therapy:@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP provides Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in the comfort of home - bringing rehabilitation services to the environment where it is most effective. Our carefully selected team of therapists have 20+ years of combined experience treating all types of injuries and age-related conditions. We service NYC, Long Island, and Upstate NY.
Working with @Home Therapy gives you the flexibility to create your own schedule and work in only the areas you choose to. Along with our competitive fee for service rates, we offer sign on bonuses and out-of-area bonuses (for select roles). If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in seeing adults in their home setting, we would love to hear from you.