COTA Jobs in Arizona
COTA jobs in Arizona are in consistent demand, with strong hiring concentrated in outpatient rehabilitation clinics, school districts, skilled nursing facilities, and pediatric therapy practices. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler are the state's busiest markets for cota openings, where established employers like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Encompass Health maintain ongoing needs. Pediatric therapy, geriatric rehabilitation, and school-based services are the most sought-after specialties across the state right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Rehabilitation Hospital of Peoria (Peoria, AZ) is a specialized 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the northwest Phoenix metro area. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from neurological conditions, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. With a focus on individualized therapy plans and measurable outcomes, the clinical team is dedicated to helping patients achieve maximum independence. Situated in the fast-growing Peoria community, the hospital offers a supportive environment.
We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Benefits:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
- Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
- Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
- One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities:
Rehabilitation Hospital of Peoria (Peoria, AZ) is a specialized 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the northwest Phoenix metro area. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from neurological conditions, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. With a focus on individualized therapy plans and measurable outcomes, the clinical team is dedicated to helping patients achieve maximum independence. Situated in the fast-growing Peoria community, the hospital offers a supportive environment.
We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Benefits:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
- Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
- Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
- One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities:
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The qualifications that appear most often in COTA jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona cota license issued by the Arizona Occupational Therapy Examining Committee
- Associate degree in occupational therapy assisting from an ACOTE-accredited program
- Current NBCOT certification as a certified occupational therapy assistant
- One or more years of clinical experience in an outpatient or skilled nursing setting
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with an electronic health records system
- Valid CPR and Basic Life Support certification current at time of hire
COTA Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cota in Arizona?
You must earn an associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program, then pass the NBCOT certification exam to earn the COTA credential. After that, you apply for an Arizona occupational therapy assistant license through the Arizona Occupational Therapy Examining Committee, which is the state's licensing authority for both OTs and COTAs. A clean background check and proof of fieldwork hours are required as part of the application.
Which companies hire cotas in Arizona?
Arizona cota roles are posted by HiredFirst, Optum, and Cortex Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and its growing network of outpatient pediatric and geriatric therapy clinics are among the most active and consistent sources of cota openings statewide.
Which Arizona cities have the most cota jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa have the most cota openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to the concentration of large hospital systems, outpatient clinic chains, and school districts in the metro, while Tucson's academic medical center and growing senior population drive steady demand, and Chandler benefits from the East Valley's expanding rehabilitation and pediatric therapy practices.
Are there remote cota jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Cota work is fundamentally hands-on, so most positions require in-person patient contact at a clinic, school, or care facility. About 25% of cota openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most likely to carry any remote component are those involving documentation, care coordination, or telehealth-supported consultation rather than direct occupational therapy treatment.
How can I get hired as a cota in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate positions at Arizona's large rehabilitation networks, where Banner Health and Encompass Health regularly bring on COTAs straight from fieldwork. School districts across the Phoenix and Tucson unified systems also hire COTAs at entry level for school-based therapy roles, which is a strong foothold for candidates without post-graduation experience. Completing your Level II fieldwork at an Arizona site and securing your Arizona license before graduation gives you a clear advantage, and lateral moves from occupational therapy aide or rehab tech positions are a common bridge for candidates still building hours.
Where can I find and apply to cota jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to cota jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location across the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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