Pediatric COTA

Bremerton, WA 98310 - Pediatric COTA Thrive Therapies Group

Address Bremerton, WA

Compensation $65,000.00 - $75,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Contract freelancer

Industry Health medical and related

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program
• NBCOT certification (COTA)
• Washington occupational therapy assistant license, or eligibility to get one

Location: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton, Washington

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, or PRN, W-2

Pay: $65,000-$75,000 per school year (full-time) or $38-$52 per hour (part-time/PRN)

Help students build independence, participation, and functional skills at school.

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare company focused on making schools more equitable and inclusive for students with disabilities. Thrive is growing its Washington team and hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to support elementary and middle school students in the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton areas.

In this role, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and school teams to help students strengthen fine motor, sensory, self-care, and school participation skills.

• Full benefits and 401(k) match
• Paid CEUs and longevity bonus
• Full-time, part-time, or PRN flexibility
• Consistent school placements close to home
• Support from a supervising OT and an interdisciplinary team that includes SLPs, PTs, school psychologists, and educators
• AI-supported documentation tools that help draft notes for review so more time can be spent with students

• Provide school-based occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT, following each student's IEP and treatment plan
• Support student development in fine motor, sensory, self-care, and school participation skills
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom strategies, accommodations, and supports
• Track student progress and complete timely session documentation
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding student progress and treatment plan updates

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active Washington occupational therapy assistant license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Ability to pass required background check and fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation to assigned school sites

• Pediatric experience preferred
• School-based experience preferred
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Help students participate more fully in their school day by building practical, functional skills that support independence and success.

Work under the guidance of a supervising OT and alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Choose from full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities while maintaining consistent school placements throughout the year.

Use documentation tools that streamline note-writing and help you spend more time focused on students.