Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Thrive Pediatric Clinic; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Private practice advantages

Mentorship

Specialized pediatric tools

Job summary

A pediatric therapy clinic in Bellevue seeks a Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support children's growth through individualized occupational therapy. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Associate's degree, a Washington State license, and a passion for child-led care. Responsibilities include assisting with therapy plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with other therapists. Join a supportive team committed to professional development and holistic approaches in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• 1-3 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• At least one year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising OTR with planning and implementing appropriate new goals.
• Timely completion of documentation including daily SOAP notes.
• Professional communication with supervising OTRs.
• Provide services to both child/patient and their caregivers.
• Monitor progress on each child and track caseload changes.
• Contribute to supervision of student interns and mentorship activities.
• Provide daily insurance billing information for timely reimbursement.
• Educate families and caregivers for carryover at home/community.
• Collaborate with SLP and PT partners for integrated care.
• Review completed documentation before adding a child to caseload.

Skills

Compassion

Creativity

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program

Current Washington State Occupational Therapy License

NBCOT Certification

Washington COTA License

Pediatric experience

Job description

Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Bellevue, WA

We’re seeking a compassionate, creative, and clinically skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our team.

About Thrive Pediatric Clinic

• A privately owned pediatric OT clinic established in 2005 (formerly Bellevue Pediatric Therapy Established 2005)
• We specialize in comprehensive OT focused on emotional regulation, fine & gross motor skills, sensory processing, feeding, social skills, daily living skills and executive functioning skills.

What Thrive Offers

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Private‑practice advantages: stability, autonomy, personalized culture, and a supportive team.
• Structured mentorship to guide your growth from day one.
• Access to specialized pediatric tools, programs, and trainings.
• A warm, inclusive workplace where clinicians and clients flourish.

Thrive's Culture

Thrive is committed to mentorship and professional growth—here’s what makes us unique:

• Holistic, child‑led care: Implement evidence‑based programs such as sensory integration, Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting Without Tears, feeding and self‑regulation programs in our therapist created kid friendly kitchen and our state of the art sensory‑motor gyms.
• Collaborative culture: Work closely with our speech therapy community partnership to achieve meaningful progress.
• Professional development: Thrive invests in you—through clinical mentoring, specialized training, and opportunities to grow within a thriving private practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist supervising OTR with planning and implementing appropriate new goals and objectives relating to skill development as appropriate for each of the children/patients.
• Timely completion of documentation including daily SOAP notes, progress notes, initial and re‑evaluations
• Complete written daily treatment sessions within 48 hours, to document services rendered.
• Professional communication with supervising OTRs.
• Monitor progress on each child/patient
• Review of completed documentation on children to be added to caseload prior to the start of service.
• Contribute to supervision of student interns.
• Provide daily insurance billing information for timely reimbursement.
• Provide services to both child/patient and their caregivers for parental education and carryover into the home/community
• Monitor and track caseload requirements with new referrals as children change from caseload.
• Participate in staff development/training opportunities.
• Collaborate with our SLP and PT partners for best treatment for the child/patient

Qualifications

• Associate's Occupational Therapy Degree from an accredited program
• Current Washington State Occupational Therapy License
• 1-3 years of pediatric experience preferred
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Preferred:

• At least one year of pediatric experience

Certification and Licenses:

• Current Washington Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• NBCOT Certification

Ready to join us? If you’re an enthusiastic pediatric OT who thrives in promoting child‑led growth, and contributing positively to a growing private clinic’s reputation, we’d love to hear from you.