Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Join Our Playful, Purpose-Driven Team! Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) $56,784 – $76,170 annually depending on experience and hours/week ($27.30 - $36.62 per hour) 52-week year equivalent; Encompass operates on a 51-week year. Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hrs/week | Benefits-packed Why You’ll Love Working Here At Encompass, we believe kids grow best when surrounded by joy, curiosity, and community. As a COTA, you’ll be part of a fun-loving, multidisciplinary crew of Speech Therapists, OTs, Mental Health Therapists, and other child-focused pros who thrive on collaboration. Together, we make therapy playful, engaging, and deeply meaningful for kids ages 3–11. Think: obstacle courses in the sensory gym, laughter-filled group sessions, teaming up with families, and celebrating small wins that lead to BIG growth.
Requirements
- Applied Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Washington State COTA license
- Team-player mindset (we’re all in this together!)
- Pass state + federal background checks
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish = big plus – and a language skills bonus!)
- Love getting creative with games, art, and play
Responsibilities
- Partnering with a supervising OTR to bring therapy plans to life for amazing kids
- Turning treatment goals into playful, skill-building activities
- Teaming up with parents so they feel confident supporting their child’s growth
- Tracking progress, documenting sessions, and keeping goals fresh + relevant
- Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team during energizing team huddles
- Sharing your knowledge with interns + learning new tricks along the way
- Jumping into sensory play, floor time, and movement—yes, you’ll be up and active!
Benefits
- Medical (80% company paid!) with HSA option and employer contribution
- Dental & Vision
- Company-paid Life, LTD, EAP, & Wellness programs
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off you’ll actually use: Vacation & sick leave
- 11 holidays + a bonus week of PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
