Tacoma, WA 98404, USA - Pediatric COTA

About the role

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare company working to make schools more equitable and inclusive for kids with disabilities. 46% of our students graduate from services each year, compared with about 8% nationally. We're building our Washington team and hiring COTAs to work alongside our OTs in elementary and middle schools in the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services in schools under the supervision of a licensed OT, following each student's IEP and treatment plan
• Build fine motor, sensory, self-care, and participation skills so students can take part fully in their school day
• Work with teachers on classroom strategies and supports
• Track progress and write timely session notes
• Communicate regularly with your supervising OT about student progress and plan changes

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program
• NBCOT certification (COTA)
• Washington occupational therapy assistant license, or eligibility to get one
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation to your schools

Benefits

• Full benefits and 401(k) match
• $5,000 signing bonus
• Paid CEUs and a longevity bonus
• Documentation platform that drafts your notes for you to review, so more of your time goes to students
• Schools close to home, with the same schools all year
• A supervising OT and a team of SLPs, PTs, school psychologists, and educators

Pay

$38–$52/hour (part-time and PRN) or $65,000 - $75,000/school year (full-time), W-2

Schedule

Full-time, part-time, or PRN positions available; 10‑month contract.