What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Arizona Autism?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) · Home Health · Part-Time 1099
$1,000 incentive after your first 20 billed hours. Just 5 hours a week minimum.
Why Arizona Autism
We take care of everything else, so you can focus on being the best therapist possible.
- Room to grow. No other provider in Arizona offers our full range of services under one roof, so you can explore new specialties, settings, and career paths without leaving.
- Your schedule, your way. Work in homes, schools, or one of our five clinics, with as little as 5 hours a week. Virtual sessions are available for make-ups or as directed by the Therapy Director.
- A welcome package to set you up for success from day one.
- Optional virtual care plan, available to all contracted therapists regardless of hours.
- Three levels of support. We take pride in backing you every step of the way, from your coordinator to your supervising OT to our Therapy Director.
- Monthly CEUs to keep you growing.
About us
Arizona Autism is the only provider in Arizona offering this full range of services for children and adults with disabilities: speech, ABA, occupational, and physical therapy, habilitation, respite and attendant care, school services, adult day programs, group homes, and IDLA. With five clinics across Arizona in Gilbert, Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Glendale, and Tucson, our mission is to help people with disabilities live their best lives.
What you’ll do
Under the supervision of a licensed OT, you’ll build meaningful relationships and make a larger-than-life impact, one therapy session at a time.
In the home:
- Support informal assessments of each child’s home environment and needs
- Adapt therapy programs to the home setting
- Coach caregivers on daily activities and therapeutic exercises
In the clinic:
- Carry out individualized treatment plans
- Keep the therapy space and equipment clean, organized, and ready
- Teach families exercises and strategies to practice at home
In both:
- Help children build daily living, motor, and functional skills
- Track progress and report changes to your supervising OT
- Keep accurate, timely session documentation
What you’ll bring
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current COTA certification and active Arizona license
- Home health or clinical experience (preferred)
- Comfort with EHR documentation
- Warm, clear communication with kids and families
- Ability to lift, assist, and move actively with young children
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $85.00 - $102.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $85 - $102