--- title: COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant description: COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cota-certified-occupational-therapist-assistant-at-northeast-center-for-rehabilitation-and-brain-injury-01a0ec54-7560-7c74-8e11-be746d8c2a8b date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury as COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Lake Katrine, NY. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/kmct5s.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury | | **Location** | Lake Katrine, NY | | **Salary** | $35/hr | | **Type** | Per Diem | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $57,000 – $78,000 a year (median $67,000). ## Description **COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant** Join our team at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury, a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, New York, and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, ventilator care needs, neurobehavioral disorders, and complex medical recovery. **About the Role:** As a COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our multidisciplinary therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists to help residents regain daily living skills and independence. You will assist in evaluating residents' daily living skills and capacities, determining appropriate treatment, and implementing care plans to promote recovery and re-entry into the community. **Responsibilities:** • Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities • Determine appropriate treatment and select activities and exercises based on medical and social history • Participate in resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly and annual reviews • Assist in scheduling therapy services • Assist occupational therapists in therapy activities • Brief residents on procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment • Transport residents to and from occupational therapy rooms • Perform occupational therapy in residents' rooms if necessary • Reassure residents before and during therapy sessions • Prepare residents for treatment and administer occupational therapy • Instruct and supervise residents during therapy • Design and adapt equipment and living environments • Teach basic living skills to residents as necessary • Promote participation in individual and group recreational activities • Assist residents in ambulatory training • Recommend modifications and changes in resident therapy treatment **Requirements:** • Must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant • Certification in Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board • Must hold a valid state license **Benefits:** - Competitive hourly rate of $35 - Per Diem schedule with flexible availability - Opportunity to work with a unique and dynamic team - Chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex medical needs **How to Apply:** If you are a motivated and dedicated COTA with a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us rebuild body, mind, and spirit. **REBUILDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT** ## Skills - Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification - Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs) - Resident Assessment - Interviewing Skills - Recreation Therapy - Care Planning - Minimum Data Set (Mds) ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Therapy Assistant & Aide jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides/occupational-therapy-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150100 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)