Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adecco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 Paid Holidays

Full-time year-round schedule

Collaborative team culture

Meaningful pediatric work

Job summary

Adecco in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a pediatric school-based therapy team.

You will work with therapists, teachers, and other professionals to help students aged 2–18 develop functional and emotional skills for success in and out of the classroom. This is a full-time, 12-month position with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• NBCOT (AOTCB) certification eligibility.
• Arizona state licensure eligibility.
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and background clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions independently with supervision as needed.
• Deliver OT services within ABA programming environments.
• Provide OT services exclusively to pediatric clients ages 2–18.
• Focus treatment on emotional regulation, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and developmental goals.
• Maintain an average caseload of approximately 30 clients weekly (about 6 sessions per day).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of sessions, progress, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to support student success.
• Assist in evaluating students upon entry into the program.
• Provide individual and group OT services under supervision.
• Support development and implementation of IEPs.
• Prepare semester progress reports under supervision.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and therapy department initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Organization & time mgmt

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in COTA program

Job description

Clinic-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Job Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Position
• Department: Occupational Therapy
• Reports To: Director of Therapy

Make a Meaningful Impact in Pediatric Therapy

We are seeking a compassionate and motivatedCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join a collaborative, mission-driven therapy team supporting developmentally disabled and dual-diagnosed pediatric students in a school-based setting.

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with therapists, teachers, and multidisciplinary professionals while helping children and adolescents build the functional, emotional, and developmental skills needed for success both inside and outside the classroom.

If you are passionate about pediatric therapy, thrive in a supportive environment, and value working within a collaborative pediatric setting, we encourage you to apply.

Patient Population

This position serves pediatric clients ranging from2–18 years oldwith developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions independently with support from on-site or nearby supervisors and peers
• Deliver occupational therapy services primarily within ABA programming environments
• Provide OT services exclusively to pediatric clients ages 2–18
• Focus treatment on emotional regulation, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and developmental goals
• Maintain an average caseload of approximately 30 clients weekly (typically 6 sessions per day)
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of sessions, progress, and outcomes
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to support student success

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating students upon entry into the program
• Provide individual and group occupational therapy services under Occupational Therapist supervision
• Support the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Prepare semester progress reports under supervision
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and therapy department initiatives
• Maintain therapy materials and equipment
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Schedule

• Full-Time, 12-Month Position
• Monday–Friday Schedule
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program
• Eligible for NBCOT (AOTCB) certification
• Eligible for Arizona state licensure
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and background clearance requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Strong communication skills with students, parents, staff, and community partners
• Excellent organization, documentation, and time-management abilities

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the day
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently and assist with student mobility when needed
• Moderate to loud work environment
• Ability to work with students who may display challenging physical behaviors

Benefits Include

• 6 Paid Holidays
• Consistent full-time, year-round schedule
• Later daytime hours promoting work-life balance
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Meaningful work supporting pediatric development
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in students’ lives

Pay Details: $65,000.00 per year

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