About This Role
In this role, you'll work as part of a rehabilitation team at a senior living community, delivering hands-on therapy sessions that help residents regain independence and improve their daily functioning. Your day involves executing treatment plans designed by the supervising occupational therapist, documenting patient progress, and educating both residents and their families about recovery goals and techniques they can use at home. You'll thrive in a collaborative, family-centered setting where compassionate care and quality outcomes drive everything you do. This is ideal for someone with OTA certification who enjoys working directly with older adults, values teamwork, and wants to make a visible difference in people's rehabilitation journeys. The position offers stability in a healthcare facility setting with opportunities for professional development.
$25–$45/hr
Rehabilitation
Days / Nights
OT license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Puyallup, WA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active OT license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Puyallup, Washington therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in Puyallup can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
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Full Job Details
Life Care Centers seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient-centered rehabilitation in our senior living community.
Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you’ll deliver restorative treatments, support functional independence, and provide education to residents and families.
You’ll collaborate in a team-based, family-focused environment committed to compassionate care, quality outcomes, and ongoing professional growth while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to clinical and regulatory standards.