Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Pay Range
Based on Experience
Job Description
2026–2027 School Year | Part-Time | Phoenix Metro, AZ | AZ COTA License
About the Role
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with Point Quest Group, you'll play an important role in helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. You'll work alongside licensed Occupational Therapists, educators, and school teams to provide individualized support that helps students build independence and confidence.
We are currently seeking COTAs for school-based opportunities across the Phoenix Metro area, including the East Valley, West Valley, and surrounding communities. With multiple school locations and flexible scheduling opportunities, we're looking for candidates interested in part-time assignments or combining multiple school placements based on availability and organizational needs.
Why Join Us
- Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
- Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
- CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Assist in delivering individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans
- Collaborate with the OT and interdisciplinary team to implement goals and accommodations
- Support and follow guidance from the supervising OT for therapy sessions and interventions
- Conduct data collection and assist with initial and ongoing assessments
- Help complete annual and triennial reviews under OT supervision
- Maintain thorough, timely documentation and provide progress updates to the OT and team
What We're Looking For
Required
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain)
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Preferred
Experience in school or pediatric clinical settings with children facing learning or social-emotional challenges
- Familiarity with IEPs, treatment planning, and behavior interventions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and data documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based, mission-driven environment
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in delivering individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans. Collaborate with the occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team to implement goals, accommodations, and maintain thorough documentation.
Requirements
Requires a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Arizona and an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Experience in school or pediatric clinical settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (97 salary observations; 554 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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 Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona vs national | $95k median in Arizona | $97k nationally (−2%)97 state / 4,667 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arizona | 205 active | 9,167 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Occupational Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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