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Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Pay: $68,934/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Mesa, AZ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$64,551 / year median in Arizona

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Full time

Pay:

$26 to $36 per hour Depending on Experience We would love for you to join our Therapy Team! We are looking for a hard-working, driven Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)! Our therapy team is truly a great group of people and work extremely well for the benefit of the patient. We have a wide variety of patients and your skills will definitely be utilized! We are looking to grow our team with

TOP-TIER THERAPY ASSISTANTS

! This includes education and advancement opportunities. Come supercharge your career! Our therapist assistants are highly valued, as they provide exceptional care to our patients. All of our employees blossom here with the help of a strong leadership team and a culture of fun, accountability and achieving goals.

Duties:

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record Assist in maintaining department Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant Desired Skills:

Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process Superior interpersonal communication skills Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

COTA (Required)

Work Location:

In person