Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$38/hr

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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 Therapy AssistanceResident CarePatient OutcomesCompassionDependability

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$79kOccupational 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 powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas925 active9,367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top OTA Jobs

1 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ignite Medical Resorts

Hospitals and Health Care
Park Ridge, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance

Living in Webster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.