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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Be part of the Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life® team!

We are hiring a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic team at Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life. If you are passionate about working with diverse age groups, populations, and areas of practice this opportunity is for you!

At Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life we are committed to excellence in providing occupational therapy, speech- language therapy, feeding therapy, mental health services, and parent support. Our belief, hope begins with feeling understood®, inspires us and guides our interactions every day.

As a COTA, you will bring enthusiasm, experience, and a passion for occupational therapy, working closely with our OTs to provide the highest quality care and support to our patients. Primary roles include implementing therapy plans, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring an effective and positive clinical experience at Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life. We offer comprehensive services through our wraparound care model for personalized client care.

We offer competitive wages, healthcare benefits, PTO, work-life balance, continued training, and regular mentorship at our state-of-the-art therapy clinic.

Pay: $32.39 – $35.50 per hour

Benefits

  • Pay schedule is commensurate with experience
  • PTO
  • Full-time eligible for medical benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Continuing education funds

Job Description

As a COTA at Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life, you will:

  • Under the general direction of a registered OT, provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to enhance clients’ daily living skills and overall functionality.
  • Work primarily in-person, delivering therapy while considering all aspects of the individual’s functional performance across settings.
  • Assist in performing informal and standardized assessments and clinical observations to support the development and implementation of effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with the occupational therapist and other team members, including caregivers and the client, to deliver services in a holistic, team-oriented approach.
  • Participate actively in discharge planning, treatment implementation, and ongoing reassessment to ensure optimal client outcomes.
  • Adhere to ethical standards and state licensure requirements in the delivery of services.
  • Contribute to the operational aspects of the clinic, including program development, treatment protocol monitoring, and quality assurance activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
License/Certification:
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a valid Washington State license
Previous working experience:
  • Preferably 1-3 years of experience in occupational therapy; specialized training in pediatrics or other relevant areas is a plus.
Schedule:
  • Full-time preferred with options for 8-hour or 10-hour shifts; part-time options available.
Work setting:
  • Primarily in-person at the clinic
  • Occasional home, school-based, community or virtual settings

Apply Now

Interested? Send cover letter and resume/CV to hope@seattlethera.com.