COTA

Ernest Health, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP

401K with employer matching

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a licensed COTA to join Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, a premier inpatient facility serving the Phoenix metro area.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, you will provide rehabilitative services to patients with physical impairments and monitor progress.

The hospital supports professional growth, offers comprehensive benefits, and emphasizes a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA per state guidelines.
• Current BLS/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care in rehab hospital preferred.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and understanding of treatment costs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment for the job.

Responsibilities

• Under OT supervision, provides rehabilitative services for physical impairments.
• Monitors patients' progress and documents milestones for the OT.
• Aligns daily practice with the hospital's guiding principles.

Skills

COTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

COTA - Full Time - Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region’s rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.