Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Washington post a median of $38.42 an hour, the middle half $36.95–$42.04, across 16 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Washington earn a median of $37.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Occupational therapy assistants in Washington: pay by town and employer
About the job
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT!
Kids at Play Therapy – Puyallup, WA
Full-time | Flexible Schedule | Permanent Position
Are you a passionate, creative, and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant who loves helping children (ages 0–21) grow through play, movement, and meaningful connection? If so, we’d love to meet you!
Kids at Play Therapy is a vibrant, fast-paced, community-based clinic in Puyallup, WA. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who finds joy in turning everyday moments into developmental milestones.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the 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, motor and 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 an associate’s degree from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current CPR Certification
- A playful spirit and a heart full of compassion
- Strong understanding of child development and the progression of functional skills
- Familiarity with neurodiversity-affirming clinical practices and a commitment to supporting children and families through this lens
- A flexible, team-oriented mindset with a passion for learning and growing
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment
- Experience in an outpatient setting with a sensory approach, feeding therapy, social skills or handwriting programs while not necessary will greatly benefit you 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 meetings providing the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from your team
- We’re based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where towering evergreens, mountain views, and fresh air inspire healing, creativity, and joy
- A chance to help kids dream big, believe in themselves, and achieve their fullest potential
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation; $56,000- $76,000
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling options.
- 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
If you are ready to join our team apply online
Visit our website https://www.kidsatplaytherapy.com/careers/ to submit your application and resume
Call: (253) 447-8216
From Kids at Play Therapy's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Advantis MedicalTravel nursing agency
Places travel nurses and allied professionals on contracts across the US, with a bonus for new travelers who are referred.
Places: Nurses, Allied health, Therapy & rehab, Imaging

AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in Washington, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Kids at Play Therapy
Kids at Play Therapy hires therapists, mental health staff and physicians in Puyallup, Washington.
Hires in WashingtonPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Kids at Play Therapy
- Pediatric Mental Health ProviderPuyallup, WA
- Pediatric Physical TherapistPuyallup, WA
- Pediatric Occupational TherapistPuyallup, WA$78,000–$110,000/yr
- Pediatric Speech and Language PathologistPuyallup, WA$78,000–$110,000/yr
More physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
- Travel Physical Therapist - Fort Wayne, INAdvantis Medical · 6 openings in United States
- Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - SacramentoCVHCare · Sacramento, CA
- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Marin CountyCVHCare · San Rafael, CA
- Physical TherapistCompetent Care · Ny, NY
- Occupational TherapistBoom Therapy Group · 6 openings in United States
- Physical TherapistBoom Therapy Group · 11 openings in United States
A licensed therapist?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Kids at Play Therapy openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Kids at Play Therapy's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.