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TheraEd Staffing Group
Marysville, Washington

Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Mukilteo, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your occupational therapy expertise while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs.

In this role, you will provide therapy and rehabilitation services that empower students to participate more fully in school-based tasks when their abilities are impacted by health conditions.

You’ll work closely with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence in the classroom.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments to determine student functional needs and set developmentally appropriate goals
  • Reassess progress regularly and adjust therapy plans to optimize outcomes
  • Document evaluations, goals, and treatment plans in accordance with school standards
  • Select and utilize materials and equipment safely and efficiently to support therapy goals
  • Perform all responsibilities with professionalism, care, and a student-centered mindset

Requirements

  • Active state license as an Occupational Therapist
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • At least 6 months of relevant OT experience within the past 5 years

Benefits

  • Competitive pay package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyIEP team collaborationFunctional assessmentsTreatment planningDocumentationStudent-centered care

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)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

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 - OT - School Setting at TheraEd Staffing Group 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 39 employers

24
<$115k
9
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
9
$155k-175k
2
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
49%
CME allowance
49% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist II EX

UCSF · San Francisco, California

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Therapy Place · Eatontown, New Jersey

$65-$85/hr
#3

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
#4

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

$70.76-$81.01/hr
+ 47 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 Marysville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$588k
Typical market rent
$2,554/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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

Competitive pay package
Continuing Education reimbursement