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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Company : Select Medical
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85006-2612
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Overview
Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Select Specialty in Phoenix, AZ, inside Banner University in the second tower on the 11th floor
Schedule: full-time weekday shifts Monday - Friday
Compensation: $27.00- 44.00 per hour depeding on years of experience
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.
Additional Data
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Frequently asked questions
Phoenix has a growing demand for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants due to its expanding healthcare facilities. While competition exists, specialized skills in post-ICU care, like those at Select Specialty Hospital, can provide candidates with an edge in this market.
Arizona requires state licensure for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and holding a current BLS certification is generally expected within the first three months. Local employers also value ongoing education and clinical ladder achievements.
While a COTA focuses on implementing therapy sessions under OT supervision, they handle direct patient care and adapt treatments based on responses. Occupational Therapists design treatment plans, whereas COTAs deliver and modify these plans during therapy.
COTAs can enhance their careers through programs like clinical ladders, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education seminars. These avenues help build specialized skills, potentially leading to advanced certifications or supervisory roles.
Key duties include conducting individualized therapy regimens, monitoring patient progress closely, adjusting treatments in real-time, and thorough documentation. These tasks ensure patients with complex diagnoses receive tailored rehabilitation.
Select Medical provides a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, a student debt benefit, and a company-matching 401(k). Their extensive orientation and supportive clinical ladder foster both personal and professional growth.
Select Medical values compassionate care, adaptability in treating complex cases, and a commitment to continuous learning. Candidates who engage actively with the clinical ladder and educational programs are highly regarded.
Typical pay for COTAs in Phoenix spans from $27 to $44 per hour, varying with experience and certifications. This range reflects the demand for skilled occupational therapy assistants in specialized healthcare settings.