Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Join Our Playful, Purpose-Driven Team!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
$56,784 – $76,170 annually* depending on experience and hours/week ($27.30 - $36.62 per hour)

*52-week year equivalent; Encompass operates on a 51-week year.

Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hrs/week | Benefits-packed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Encompass, we believe kids grow best when surrounded by joy, curiosity, and community. As a COTA, you’ll be part of a fun-loving, multidisciplinary crew of Speech Therapists, OTs, Mental Health Therapists, and other child-focused pros who thrive on collaboration. Together, we make therapy playful, engaging, and deeply meaningful for kids ages 3–11.

Think: obstacle courses in the sensory gym, laughter-filled group sessions, teaming up with families, and celebrating small wins that lead to BIG growth.

Perks That Spark

• Flexible, family-friendly scheduling (we get it—you have a life too!)
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Medical (80% company paid!) with HSA option and employer contribution
  • Dental & Vision
  • Company-paid Life, LTD, EAP, & Wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match (because future-you matters)
• Paid time off you’ll actually use:
  • Vacation & sick leave
  • 11 holidays + a bonus week of PTO
• A beautiful child development center nestled in the Snoqualmie Valley yet easily accessible from I-90.
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Work with a team of supportive, knowledgeable providers

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with a supervising OTR to bring therapy plans to life for amazing kids
• Turning treatment goals into playful, skill-building activities
• Teaming up with parents so they feel confident supporting their child’s growth
• Tracking progress, documenting sessions, and keeping goals fresh + relevant
• Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team during energizing team huddles
• Sharing your knowledge with interns + learning new tricks along the way
• Jumping into sensory play, floor time, and movement—yes, you’ll be up and active!

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

• Required:
  • Applied Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Washington State COTA license
  • Team-player mindset (we’re all in this together!)
  • Pass state + federal background checks
• Extra Awesome If You:
  • Have pediatric experience
  • Are bilingual (English/Spanish = big plus – and a language skills bonus!)
  • Love getting creative with games, art, and play

What It Takes Physically

This is a hands-on, active job; expect to squat, crawl, sit on the floor, lift up to 50 lbs, and join kids in their world of movement and play.

Why Encompass?

For over 50 years, Encompass has proudly served the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities as a private nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families thrive. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe that what happens early in life truly matters and we are passionate about providing high-quality, innovative early childhood education and therapeutic services to every child in our community.

We’re committed to inclusion, equity, and accessibility, ensuring every child and family feels supported and welcomed.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping kids thrive through play, love working with families, and want to be part of a supportive, innovative team—this role is for you!

At Encompass, you’re not just taking a job. You’re becoming part of a mission-driven community that values connection, growth and impact. Every day, your work helps create a positive experience for families and supports children in reaching their fullest potential.

Apply today and let’s grow together at Encompass.

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non job related medical condition or handicap.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.