Occupational Therapist (OT) | COTA

Bronx Center

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) | COTA 

Reports to: Occupational Therapy (OT) Supervisor

About Us

At The Inspired Community Project, Inc., we’re on a mission to help children grow, succeed, and thrive. We provide supportive, child-centered care and are driven by collaboration, creativity, and compassion. Our team includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Behavior Technician Apprentices (BTAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other passionate professionals who put children first.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals — whether you’re a licensed Occupational Therapist, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or an OT Student seeking a practicum placement — who share our commitment to meaningful, evidence-based care and joyful learning experiences.

Job Purpose

You will play an essential role in supporting children’s motor, sensory, and daily living skill development. Through evaluation, planning, intervention, and collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help each child reach their full potential.

This position is flexible — we welcome:

• Licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs)

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)

• Occupational Therapy Students (fieldwork/practicum)

Both part-time and full-time schedules are available!

What You’ll Do!

Direct Care

• Provide individualized occupational therapy activities that support motor, sensory, play, and daily living skill development.

Evaluation & Assessment

• Conduct assessments using standardized tools, clinical observation, and family input to understand each child’s strengths and needs.

Treatment Planning

• Review referrals and records to create personalized, evidence-based plans.

• Incorporate functional goals driven by child and family priorities.

Therapeutic Intervention

• Implement tailored activities and strategies that facilitate skill acquisition and participation.

Ongoing Evaluation

• Monitor progress and adjust intervention strategies based on results and child response.

Collaboration

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to design cohesive, integrated care plans.

• Participate in IFSP/IEP development and support implementation.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation related to assessments, session notes, progress, and outcomes in compliance with regulations.

Professional Growth

• Engage in ongoing training, mentorship, and continuing education.

Compliance

• Adhere to all ethical, professional, state, and federal standards of practice.

What You Need!

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

• NY state OT license required
• Active NBCOT certification
• Master’s or Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• NY State COTA certification required
• Active NBCOT certification

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES (ALL ROLES)

• Experience working with children, especially those who are neurodivergent and have related developmental needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Bilingual English-Spanish strongly preferred
• Passion for growth, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving
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Who You Are!

• Experienced or interested in working with EI, CPSE, CSE, and RSA populations
• Passionate about pediatric care and inclusive early education
• Familiar with NYS documentation and DOE service delivery standards
• Excited to work in a collaborative, equity-focused setting
• Open-minded, flexible, and eager to co-create with a team of changemakers
• Ready to learn, grow, and leave a legacy in the OT field

What Makes TICP Different?                     

We believe the workplace should take care of you — so you can take care of others. At TICP, you’ll enjoy:

• Free on-site daycare for employees (ages 2–5) — because caregivers deserve care too
• In-house CEUs and ongoing professional development
• Dedicated mentorship and supervision from passionate OTRs who want to see you thrive
• Opportunities to innovate, and grow — be a core part of a program that will expand to future TICP locations
• A team-based, mission-driven culture where your voice matters

Schedule 

• While this is ideally a full-time role, we offer flexibility in how your schedule is structured.

Salary & Compensation

We offer competitive pay based on role, experience, and schedule:

Occupational Therapist (OTRs)

• W2 Salaried: $70K-$80K/year + benefits

• W2 Part-time hourly: $68 – $75/hr

• 1099 part-time hourly: $80-$90

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTAs)

• W2 Salaried: $60K-$70K/year + benefits

• W2 Part-time hourly: $58 – $65/hr

We are open to discussing flexible schedules and pay structures to support your growth.

Benefits (W2 Full-Time Employees)

• Medical & Vision, 401k, HSA, Commuter Benefits
• PTO: Total 6 weeks [31 days]
• Discretionary PTO Days: [10 Days - can roll over] 2 weeks PTO per calendar year.
• Predetermined PTO Holidays: [11 Days - do not rollover] 
  • MLK Day, Presidents Day, Employee Appreciation Day (March), Autism Advocacy Day (April), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving & Black Friday
• Predetermined PTO Weeks: [10 days - do not roll over]
  • Last week of August & the week between Christmas and New Year