Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
How this pay compares
This posting states $35–$45 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Washington post a median of $38.42 an hour, the middle half $36.86–$42.13, across 18 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Washington earn a median of $37.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Washington: pay by town and employer
About the job
Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00/HR DOE
Location: Puget Sound Care , 4001 Capital Mall Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502
About Us
At Puget Sound Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees. We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence. When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!
What you will do
- Provide professional clinical services
- Carry out education and training activities, clinical consultation, supervision, and administration
- Demonstrate professional knowledge and skills in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of occupational therapy
- Collaborate with other members of the Interdisciplinary treatment teams
Must have
- Must have valid Washington Occupational Therapy Assistant credentials that is in good standing
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
- Demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of occupational therapy
- Specialized content areas of occupational therapy practice include, but are not limited to, hand specialty, ergonomics, blind/visual rehabilitation assistive technology, functional capacity examination, polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, geriatrics, mental health, driver rehabilitation, home based primary care, etc.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401K plan
- Same day pay (with a nominal fee)
- Paid time off
Grow with Caldera
- Clinical Scholarships
- Continued Education
- Leadership training
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles at Puget Sound Care varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, Puget Sound Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Puget Sound Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington as stated below:
Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00/HR DOE
Shift: Full-time
From Caldera Care (Olympia, WA)'s job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Caldera Care (Olympia, WA) hires therapists, nursing assistants and nurses in Olympia, Washington.
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