Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Desert Hand And Physical Therapy; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee discount plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly work environment

Job summary

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to collaborate with an occupational therapist across multiple therapy settings. You will provide upper-extremity care and support patients recovering from trauma, illness, or injury.

Requirements include ACOTE program graduation, Arizona licensure, and CPR certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centric care, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Licensed in the state of Arizona and CPR certified.
• Excellent patient care with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist a hand and physical therapy OT in diverse settings.
• Contribute to a world-class clinical team and patient experience.
• Support clinic staff to improve productivity and outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Multitask

Education

ACOTE program graduate

Arizona licensure

Job description

Company Description

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy opened its doors in 1997 with one therapist and an office manager, who shared common goals of providing patients with the best and most qualified upper-extremity care in the Valley of the Sun. Today, Desert Hand and Physical Therapy has grown to 10 locations around the Valley. Although we have grown to meet the needs of a population that has exploded in size, our goals have remained the same. With Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) at each location and several licensed physical therapists, our team can provide expert individualized treatment to each patient experiencing trauma, illness, or injury.

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy opened its doors in 1997 with one therapist and an office manager, who shared common goals of providing patients with the best and most qualified upper-extremity care in the Valley of the Sun. Today, Desert Hand and Physical Therapy has grown to 10 locations around the Valley. Although we have grown to meet the needs of a population that has exploded in size, our goals have remained the same. With Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) at each location and several licensed physical therapists, our team can provide expert individualized treatment to each patient experiencing trauma, illness, or injury.

Job Description

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy has an immediate opportunity for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who will work alongside an occupational therapist in a variety of therapy settings and areas. If you are a friendly and compassionate team player who is looking to grow indefinitely, then you’ve found your forever career!

Qualifications

• Excellent patient care and communication skills with the ability to multitask, while providing an exceptional experience for anyone who enters the clinic
• A passion for patient care
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• Ability to work closely with all clinic staff to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and create a world-class clinical team
• Enjoys diversity in personnel, clinics, and treatment approaches
• The mindset and determination to emotionally invest and crush all of your work goals
• Graduate from an accredited ACOTE program
• Licensed in the state of Arizona and CPR certification

Additional Information

What you’ll get:

Compensation: $27 - $30 hourly, dependent on experience level

• 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, plus
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
• Employee discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment