Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $72.8K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant Career with us!

Bothell, WA / 22522 29th Drive, Ste L2-104

Upstream Rehabilitation, an industry-leading family of world-class brands, Peoples injury Network Northwest (PINN) is actively seeking exceptional occupational therapists assistant who are determined and committed to consistently providing patients with industry leading clinical care.

We proudly serve our communities with clinically superior occupational therapy services focusing on evidence based interventions and remarkable customer service experiences.

Our Upstream Family boasts the most advanced certified clinicians in the industry fueled by generous continuing education offerings and leadership committed to continued growth and development.

Requirements

  • Current or pending state licensure in Washington State
  • Competitive Wages $25.00-$35.00
  • Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Drive to pursue personal and professional goals

Responsibilities

  • Specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatment based on each patients’ specific needs
  • Engagement with patients, with clinical teammates and within your organization
  • Setting and achieving personal and professional goals
  • Understand and live the company’s mission, vision, values and operational standards

Company Perks

  • Excellent benefits package, including 401k matching, health, dental, PTO & more!
  • New Grad mentoring & onboarding
  • Professional Development courses
  • Partnership
  • Continuing Education (URI) + dollars allowance + unlimited use of Med Bridge
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOrthopedic CarePatient Engagement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at People's Injury Network Northwest a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$35k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Ota Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

3
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
9
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Eleutheria · Tacoma, Washington

$35-$45/hr
#3

CERT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

$38-$45/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$44.00 /Hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Bothell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$846k≈ 24.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,613/mo≈ 90% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

PI

About People's Injury Network Northwest

Wellness and Fitness Services
Kent, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k matching
Health insurance
Dental
PTO
New Grad mentoring & onboarding
Professional Development courses
Continuing Education (URI) + dollars allowance + unlimited use of Med Bridge