Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are on Fire! Ignite Medical Resort Webster is Hiring!
NEW! With Ignite University Educational Assistance Program, CURRENT IGNITE COTAs CAN BECOME AN OT AND EARN UP TO $50,000 TOWARD YOUR STUDENT LOANS!!
If you want to work with a company who values and appreciates its employees, join Ignite Medical Resorts and help us to Extinguish the Stereotype! We are a state-of-the-art rehabilitation resort where we combine uncompromising luxury, never before seen amenities, and the highest quality care to provide a superior rapid rehabilitation experience.
Our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant play a vital role in our resident and guest outcomes and overall experience. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to become a part of our facility's compassionate and hospitable care-giving team.
Hours: Full Time
If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic – WE WANT YOU!
Awesome Benefits That Ignite Team Members Can Expect
IN-HOUSE THERAPY TEAM, NO CONTRACT COMPANIES
Competitive Wages
- GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
- 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
Paid Time Off
HOLIDAY PAY
Complimentary High-Performance Uniforms
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
Short-TERM and Long-TERM Disability
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
SUPERHERO IN SCRUBS – ONE-OF-A-KIND REWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Ignite University—Paid Training and Certification
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT OPTIONS
Employer Paid Life Insurance
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES
Hospitality and Teamwork Focused Culture
50% OFF IN OUR ON-SITE RESTAURANT AND LUXECAFE PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS
A Commitment to Technology
FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
On Demand Pay
COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE
Advancement Opportunities
SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS
Subsidized Child Care Benefits
Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
- Active applicable state certification
- Clean background check
- Authorized to work in the United States of America
Key Responsibilities
Support occupational therapy services and contribute to resident and guest outcomes and overall care experiences. Work as part of the facility's compassionate, hospitable caregiving team in a rehabilitation setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (272 salary observations; 2,488 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$79k | Occupational Therapy median $78k (middle half $69k–$109k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)272 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 925 active | 9,367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$67k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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