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CHI Franciscan Health at Home
University Place, Washington

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.1-$71.12/hr

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

CHI Franciscan is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join CHI Franciscan Home Health team.

The OT will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their home evaluating the patients abilities and needs, setting goals and developing a plan to help the patient achieve independence, improve their quality of life and prevent potential health-related problems.

Now Hiring an Occupational Therapist for Burien, Federal Way, Kent, and Auburn Areas. $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities.

Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively.

Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards.

Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members.

Your Benefits Include

  • Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
  • Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
  • Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.
  • Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Active registered OT license in the state which you practice

Must Obtain and Maintain Current CPR/BLS Certification

  • One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
  • Current Drivers License
  • Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningHome safety evaluationAdaptive equipment trainingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (235 salary observations; 614 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,088 salary observations; 28,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$148kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $125k–$131k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Washington vs national$114k median in Washington$97k nationally (+17%)235 state / 5,088 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Washington233 active9,162 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onWashington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,007 in the last 30 days1,825 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$119k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
9
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
1
$120k
1
$140k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
28% this job
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

$120k-$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$90k-$120k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,120 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CHI Franciscan Health at Home

Hospitals and Health Care
Loveland, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive annual bonus structure
Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Tuition reimbursement
Fidelity 401(K) plan
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in University Place

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$616k
Typical market rent
$1,916/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.