Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Chinle, AZ
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $1,715 to $1,767 per week
Contract Duration: 31 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - School - (COTA - School)
StartDate: 10/19/2026 Available Shifts: 7.5 D Pay Rate: $1715.00 - $1767.00

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a Chinle, AZ school district to hire a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the COTA will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills. Responsibilities for this role include: Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals. Appropriately collect data and report findings. Participate in a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.

Required Qualifications
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Active Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA) license in AZ

Preferred Qualifications
Clear, articulate communication skills
Ability to explain results to a varied audience
Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
Completion of a criminal record and background check

Facility Location
The name of Chinle comes from the Navajo "flowing out," a reference to the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Chinle is the closest town to Canyon de Chelly and visitors to the city will no doubt want to take in its splendor. Taking a hike to the White House Ruins or Spider Rock offers spectators and thrill seekers a wealth of breathtaking sights. Sports fans will want to check out the Wild Cat Den where local basketball is a competitive favorite.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Active Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA) license in AZ

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Job Tags

Extra income, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work

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