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Eleutheria
Seattle, Washington

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55 - $70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$55-70/hour

Job Description

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) | Seattle, WA | Multiple Positions Available | Up to $70/hour

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year in Seattle, Washington. Whether you’re an experienced school-based OT or just beginning your school therapy journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Highlights

  • Location: Seattle, WA
  • Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) – School Setting
  • Schedule: 0.8 and 1.0 FTE available
  • 2026-2027 school year

Responsibilities

  • Provide school-based OT services including assessments, treatment, and consultation
  • Conduct evaluations and write reports
  • Participate in IEP meetings and write IEP goals
  • Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and families
  • Maintain timely documentation and progress notes

Qualifications

  • Must hold (or be eligible for) Washington State OT license
  • Must hold (or be willing to obtain) ESA Certification (Educational Staff Associate)
  • Previous school-based experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Healthcare Benefits*
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites
  • Referral bonuses

No Non-compete Clauses

Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching* (*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period)

Why Join Ampersand Therapy? Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of therapists who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference.

We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists—some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves.

We offer mentorship and support, especially for newer school-based specialists, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.

Our Core Values

  • Equity & Inclusion: Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all
  • Community Impact: Supporting nonprofits and empowering our team to give back
  • Environmental Responsibility: Committed to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainable practices

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Apply today to join a supportive team of school-based professionals in Washington state!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational TherapySchool-Based TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningEvaluation ReportingIEP DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (162 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 43% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,467 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 19 employers

13
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
Loan repayment
44%
CME allowance
41% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Leave
Healthcare Benefits
401(k) with company matching
General and professional liability insurance
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonuses
No non-compete clauses