Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Part- Time

Independence Rehab; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Rehab is seeking a Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient therapy team at Solstice at Point Defiance in Tacoma, WA. You will work closely with the supervising OT to deliver client-centered care.

This position offers approximately 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling, supporting work-life balance and a collaborative, therapist-owned environment that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State OTA license in good standing.
• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Interest in geriatrics and outpatient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient OT services under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Assist residents with ADLs, mobility, transfers and adaptive techniques.
• Help residents improve strength, coordination, safety and independence.
• Document treatment sessions and progress accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with therapy team to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Patient-care skills

Interest in geriatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in OTA

WA State OTA license in good standing

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Part-Time

Solstice at Point Defiance | Tacoma, WA

Approximately 20 Hours per Week | Flexible Scheduling | Therapist-Owned Company

Independence Rehab

Independence Rehab is seeking a Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient therapy team at Solstice at Point Defiance, a well-regarded assisted living facility in Tacoma, Washington.

At Independence Rehab, we're committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered therapy that helps individuals maintain their independence, improve function, and enjoy a better quality of life.

We're a therapist-owned, people-first organization guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.

About the Position

You’ll provide outpatient occupational therapy services to residents of Solstice at Point Defiance, working closely with the supervising Occupational Therapist and other healthcare professionals.

This part-time position offers approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs and support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed OT.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, transfers, and adaptive techniques.

• Support residents in improving strength, coordination, safety, and independence.

• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and promptly.

• Collaborate with the therapy team to achieve meaningful patient outcomes.

What We Offer

• Approximately 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling

• 85-90% productivity expectation

• Continuing education support for approved courses, subject to eligibility

• Supportive, collaborative therapy team

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

• A therapist-owned organization that values its clinicians

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills

• Interest in working with older adults in an assisted living environment

• Previous geriatric, outpatient, or assisted living experience preferred, but newer clinicians are encouraged to apply

Join Independence Rehab and help residents of Solstice at Point Defiance maintain their independence and quality of life!