Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School-Based - Sign on Bonus - WA in Seattle, Washington at Thrive Therapies Group

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School-Based - Sign on Bonus - WA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School-Based

Location: Seattle and Bremerton, WA

Job Type: Full-Time, W-2

Schedule: 10-Month School-Year Position

Compensation: $65,000$75,000 per school year

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

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

About Thrive Therapies Group

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 a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support elementary and middle school students in the Seattle and Bremerton areas.

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

At Thrive, clinicians are supported by collaborative teams, school-based expertise, and technology designed to streamline documentation. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Thrive?

Our benefits are designed with clinicians in mind:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees starting Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• School-year calendar with summers and school holidays off
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
• Annual professional development stipend
• Support from a supervising OT and collaborative interdisciplinary team

What You'll Do

• Provide school-based occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, 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
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary school teams to support student participation and success

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• 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
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric experience preferred
• School-based experience preferred
• Experience supporting elementary and middle school students preferred
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Apply Today

If you're a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a full-time school-based W-2 opportunity where your skills are valued, collaboration is part of the culture, and you have strong clinical support behind you, we'd love to hear from you.