COTA Jobs in Tacoma, WA

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

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K-12 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Needed in Manchester, WA

  • Manchester, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Manchester, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

K-12 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Needed in Manchester, WA Manchester, WA 1 day ago CATEGORY Schools - COTA JOB TYPE Contract Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - School-Based...

Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team for the upcoming school year....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $34-46 per hour

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified...

Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for WA Schools

  • Orting, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Orting, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Soliant is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a part-time position in Orting, WA....

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Per Diem Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 19 days ago

Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students....

Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor (OTA or OT) Part-Time Temp

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Three (3) years of occupational experience in the field of Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant....

Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week Setting: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility Location: Panorama Convalescent & Rehab Ctr...

Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 23 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications Education/Work Experience Requirements Graduation from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Successful completion of a minimum of 2 months supervised Level 2...

PT/FT COTA or OT Summer Job in Puyallup Washington

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Soliant Puyallup, Washington Soliant is looking for a school-based Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in a part-time or full-time position...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 26 days ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant Previous experience in the care of patients preferred Current BLS/CPR Salary range\: $35 per hour....

Occupational Therapist Assistant - School ST

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Providence St....

Therapy Assistant school Licensed in the State of Washington as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Health Care Provider level CPR certification Current Washington state drivers license AIDs...

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Computer Skills: Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation Basic Internet navigation skills Certificates and Licenses: Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license Interested...

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Salary for COTA Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Highest Education Level

COTAs in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.7%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in Tacoma, WA
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%