School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Glendale, AZ to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OT in a school setting.

This contract position offers $40 per hour, 40 hours weekly, with benefits including health/dental/vision/life insurance and a 401(k). Pediatric experience preferred; current OTA licensure required; CPR and health documentation as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational TherapyAssistant required
• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation to students in the school setting.

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

Graduate of accredited OT Assistant program

Job description

School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $40 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Glendale, AZ

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation to students in the school setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational TherapyAssistant required

• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Occupational Therapy Assistant School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0671

Contract Duration: 40

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-20T15:51:19