Occupational Therapist, VNA Home Health
Listed compensation
$62.37-$77.17/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, benefits and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Position Overview
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description
Education
Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
Certification & Licensure
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Department Specific Licensures & Certifications
- Department: Home Health - DL-Valid Drivers License
- Department: Home Health - INS-Auto Insurance
Typical Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $62.37 to $77.17 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to restore daily living skills and independence for patients. Provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and current licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Limited Permit. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant experience and possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (206 salary observations; 494 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 41% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
Sutter Health ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring contract/1099 Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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