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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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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
Job Description
Imagine having the flexibility to create a schedule that works for your life while spending your day helping children reach meaningful milestones. PYG Therapy is hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide pediatric occupational therapy services throughout Arizona. We offer flexible opportunities for clinicians seeking full-time, part-time, or independent contractor work. Why PYG Therapy? Our therapists are supported by experienced clinical leadership, a dedicated scheduling team, and an organization that understands the unique challenges of home health therapy. Check out who we are at pygtherapy.com Highlights Earn $46-$75 per visit/hour (depending on experience, employment type, and location) Flexible scheduling W-2 or 1099 options Opportunities across Arizona Support with building and maintaining your caseload Responsibilities Deliver pediatric occupational therapy treatment in the home Follow treatment plans developed by supervising Occupational Therapists Monitor patient progress and document each visit Partner with caregivers to support carryover of therapeutic activities Communicate regularly with supervising therapists Maintain professional documentation and compliance standards Benefits for Full-Time Employees Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401(k) Paid Time Off Continuing education reimbursement Professional licensure reimbursement Therapy materials reimbursement Employee referral program Qualifications Active Arizona COTA license CPR certification Article 9 certification Valid driver's license with dependable transportation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Home health and pediatric experience are helpful but not required. If you're passionate about working with children and want the flexibility to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle, we'd love to meet you.