Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kids at Play Therapy; Puyallup, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Continuing education

Mentorship program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Kids at Play Therapy in Puyallup, WA, is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. You will work with children ages 0–21, leading both individual and group sessions and developing home programs to support developmental milestones.

The role requires a WA-licensed COTA, ACOTE-accredited OTA education, CPR certification, and a collaborative, compassionate approach to care. Flexible, teamwork-focused environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• COTA license in Washington state.
• Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong understanding of child development and progression of functional skills.
• Familiarity with neurodiversity-affirming clinical practices.
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for learning and growing.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to children aged 0–21 in individual and group settings.
• Lead sessions for feeding, social skills, handwriting, preschool, motor and life skills.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to support each child’s journey.
• Plan and develop home programs to reinforce progress.
• Track progress and celebrate improvements, big or small.

Skills

COTA license WA

Team collaboration

Child development understanding

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree from ACOTE-accredited OTA program

CPR Certification

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYASSISTANT!

Kids at Play Therapy - Puyallup, WA
Full-time | Flexible Schedule | Permanent Position

Are you a passionate, creative, and compassionate Occupational TherapyAssistantwho loves helping children (ages 0-21) grow through play, movement, and meaningful connection? If so,we'dlove tomeetyou!

Kids at Play Therapy is a vibrant, fast-paced, community-based clinic in Puyallup, WA.We'recurrently seeking a dedicatedCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)who finds joy in turning everyday moments into developmental milestones.

Ifyou'reready to make a lasting impactinthe lives of children and families, this could be your dream role.

What You'll Do:

• Treat amazing children with a variety of needs
• Lead engaging individual and group sessions (feeding, social skills, handwriting, preschool,motorand life skills groups)
• Team up with families and professionals to support each child's journey.
• Plan and develop home programs.
• Track progress and celebrate every win - big or small.

What You Bring:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)with a valid Washington State license
• Completion of anassociate’s degreefrom anACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current CPR Certification
• Aplayful spiritand aheart full of compassion
• Strong understanding ofchild developmentand the progression of functional skills
• Familiarity withneurodiversity-affirming clinical practicesand a commitment to supporting children and families through this lens
• A flexible,team-oriented mindsetwith a passion for learning and growing
• Excellentorganizational, time management, and communication skills
• Willingness tocollaborateand contribute to a supportive team environment
• Experience in an outpatient setting withasensoryapproach, feeding therapy,socialskillsorhandwritingprogramswhile not necessary willgreatly benefityou in this role

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Supportive team, flexible schedule, and room to express your creativity
• Deep community connections and meaningful impact
• Weekly scheduled meetingsprovidingthe opportunity to collaborate with and learn from your team
• We're based in thebeautiful Pacific Northwest, where towering evergreens, mountain views, and fresh air inspire healing, creativity, and joy
• A chance to help kidsdream big, believe in themselves, and achieve their fullest potential

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation; $56,000- $76,000
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Continuing education support
• Mentorship and professional development
• A warm, welcoming environment where your work truly matters
• Autonomy in the context of a supportive team and caring culture