Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Specialty Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive medical plan

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide care to critically ill patients. This full-time position involves direct patient treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, collaboration on therapy regimens, and required documentation. Candidates must have state licensure as a COTA and BLS certification. The hospital offers extensive orientation, educational benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under supervision.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment and modify as needed.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

Patient treatment

Collaboration with Occupational Therapist

Documentation skills

BLS certification

Education

State licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty in Phoenix, AZ, inside Banner University in the second tower on the 11th floor

Schedule: full-time weekday shifts Monday - Friday

Compensation: $27.00- 44.00 per hour depeding on years of experience

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.