Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Therapy Matters, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time

Professional Development (PDU) days

Job summary

Therapy Matters, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Chandler, AZ (clinic-based and/or home health). The role offers $35-$60 per hour on a full-time schedule.

We provide a purpose-driven, relationship-focused clinical team with integrated care across ABA, Speech, and counseling services as they expand in Arizona. Join a diverse, mentorship-oriented practice that prioritizes child-centered outcomes, family partnership, and humane care over volume.

Qualifications

• Active AZ state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Passion for naturalistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• Interest in multidisciplinary, collaborative clinical work.

Skills

AZ licensure

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Therapy Matters

Location: Chandler, AZ (Clinic based and/or Home Health )

Pay: $35-60/hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Join a purpose-built, relationship-driven clinical team rooted in whole childcare, family partnership, and a belief that therapy should feel human—not transactional.

About Therapy Matters, Inc.

Our founder-built Therapy Matters in 2005 after seeing firsthand how traditional care models often prioritize volume over connection and efficiency over outcomes that truly matter. This experience shaped a different vision—one where clinical integrity, family partnership, and long-term developmental impact are the north star of every decision.

Today, we are building a multidisciplinary practice that reflects that vision. Our therapists collaborate closely with in-house ABA and Speech Therapists, with psychological and counseling services coming soon creating a truly integrated care environment, not siloed services.

Our Culture & What Makes Us Different

At Therapy Matters, culture is not accidental—it is intentionally designed and continuously protected.

Outward-Focused Care, Not Inward Metrics

We are grounded in a model that prioritizes client outcomes, family experience, and clinical authenticity, rather than productivity-driven systems. Decisions are made based on what serves the child—not what scales fastest.

A Deeply Diverse and Inclusive Team

We are proud to foster an extremely diverse clinical culture, and we view that diversity as essential to delivering meaningful, culturally responsive care. Our expectation is not just to value diversity—but to actively protect it every day through the way we collaborate, communicate, and care.

Mentorship as a Core Tenet

Mentorship is foundational to who we are. We believe growth should be organic, supported, and continuous. Ongoing clinical mentorship is embedded into daily practice.

We Invest in Clinicians by Design

We have made a significant investment in administrative infrastructure so clinicians can remain focused on clinical work—not paperwork, scheduling, or operational burdens.

Our philosophy is simple:

• Clinicians should focus on care
• Administrators should focus on operations
• Systems should support both

True Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Our model is built around real collaboration—not parallel services.. our therapists work in sync with BCBA's and OT therapists to deliver cohesive, functional outcomes.

Technology-Enabled Excellence

We are constantly investing in technology, systems, and operational improvements that enhance both:

• Clinical efficiency

Our goal is not just to modernize operations—but to build a system where excellence is scalable without compromising care.

Intentional, Values-Driven Growth

As we expand across Arizona, we remain committed to growing with discipline and purpose, ensuring we preserve the culture and care model that defines us.

Qualifications

• Active AZ state licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Passion for naturalistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care
• Interest in multidisciplinary, collaborative clinical work

Why Join Therapy Matters?

• Competitive Pay Scale
• Thoughtfully designed caseloads to ensure clinician sustainability
• Embedded mentorship
• Opportunities to shape programs and organizational growth
• Career advancement aligned with expansion across Arizona

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Aetna with generous employer match towards medical and dental)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Professional Development (PDU) days and team building and appreciation events

Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Clinically grounded and relationship-driven
• Energized by collaboration and diverse perspectives
• Committed to ethical, compassionate, whole-child care
• Motivated by growth, mentorship, and continuous learning

Therapy Matters is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.