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Anacortes of Cascadia
Anacortes, Washington

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

At Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia Healthcare, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that empower our residents to recover, thrive, and live well. We’re currently seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing, tight-knit therapy team.

In this role, you’ll support residents in rebuilding functional abilities, adapting to daily tasks, and achieving meaningful independence. You’ll work alongside a collaborative rehab and nursing team to deliver clinically sound, person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Why Join Us

At Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation, you’ll be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to a positive environment for residents and staff alike.

  • Competitive pay: $50-60/hour (depending on experience)
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • What You’ll Do
  • Complete functional assessments and create individualized treatment plans
  • Provide therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, mobility, and safety
  • Communicate progress and recommendations with the interdisciplinary team and families
  • Collaborate with COTAs and Rehab Aides to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • Foster a positive, resident-centered rehab environment
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Active Washington OT license (or eligibility)
  • CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
  • SNF, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred—but not required
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today to join the Anacortes Health & Rehabilitation team — where every team member is a Force for Good.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

Licenses/Certification

  • Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct functional assessments and implement individualized treatment plans to help residents regain independence in daily activities. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses and rehab aides to provide high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningADL TrainingMobility SupportPatient SafetyInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (300 salary observations; 519 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Anacortes of Cascadia 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 9,285 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 17 employers

11
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Anacortes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$733k
Typical market rent
$2,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
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 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Anacortes of Cascadia

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation and sick time off
Flexible scheduling
Life and disability coverage
Professional development and continuing education opportunities