About this opportunity
WPTT lists this Occupational Therapy Supervisor opportunity in jefferson valley, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Westchester-Putnam TheraTeam (WPTT) is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to supervise its Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). The supervisor makes sure every child a WPTT COTA treats gets safe, effective care that follows the child's plan of care, IFSP, or IEP.
WPTT provides speech-language, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy to children and families in our facility, in homes, and in community settings across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess & Orange Counties. This role blends clinical oversight, mentoring, and quality assurance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
COTA supervision
Supervise an assigned COTA(s) in line with the NYS Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations for occupational therapy assistants, and EI/CPSE program rules.
Keep a written supervision plan and log for each COTA, including frequency, method (in-person, co-treatment, virtual), and topics covered.
Hold regular one-on-one supervision meetings and observe COTAs in session at homes, preschools, and the clinic both in person and virtually.
Review COTA session notes, progress notes, and data for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with goals; co-sign where required.
Serve as the go-to clinical resource for COTAs on treatment planning, activity grading, sensory and fine-motor strategies, feeding and self-care, and family coaching.
Identify performance concerns early, give clear feedback, and build development plans with HR and leadership when needed.
Qualifications
Required
Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program (or a bachelor's degree with grandfathered licensure).
Current New York State OT license and registration (OTR/L) in good standing.
NBCOT certification, current or eligible for reinstatement.
At least (3) years of pediatric OT experience, including Early Intervention and/or preschool (CPSE) services.
Prior experience supervising or mentoring COTAs, students, or other clinicians (not required, but preferred).
Approval, or eligibility for approval, as an EI and CPSE provider in New York State.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel across Westchester and Putnam Counties.
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Worksite address
jefferson valley, NY, 10535, US
Who can apply
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