School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Shelton, WA. This contract - full time position offers 35 hours per week, $42 per hour, and a school setting under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will provide therapy services, document assessments and treatment data for students, with requirements including active OTA licensure in WA, a degree from an accredited program, pediatric experience preferred, and CPR if applicable.

Qualifications

• Current OTA certification or licensure in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• One year of OTA experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification current if applicable.
• TB screening/PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under OT supervision.
• Conduct treatment and implement standardized assessment data.
• Document therapy data and progress for students.

Skills

OTA licensure

Child/pediatric experience

CPR certified

US workplace rules compliance

Team collaboration

Education

WA OTA program degree

Accredited OTA school

Job description

School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $42 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Shelton, WA

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, anddocumentation to students in the school setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational TherapyAssistant required
• One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapy Assistant | Occupational Therapy Assistant School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0680

Contract Duration: 30

Pay Rate: $42 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-19T17:42:53