Job detail
School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Healthpro Heritage, LLC
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/23/2026
Location
Lakewood, Washington
Salary
$55 - $59 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant will help implement individualized therapy plans developed by the occupational therapist, focusing on improving daily living skills like dressing and eating. Responsibilities also include tracking patient progress, documenting records, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while educating families on therapeutic strategies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and hold current cota certification through nbcot, along with state licensure or eligibility. Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting is preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
associate degreeprofessional certificateDocumentationPatient CareCollaborationPatient EducationProgress MonitoringDaily Living SkillsAdaptive EquipmentTreatment ImplementationTherapeutic ActivitiesNBCOT CertificationInterdisciplinary TeamsCOT
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Pto