Occupational Therapist
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$55 - $70/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$55-70/hour
Job Description
School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) | Greater Redmond, WA | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year
Ampersand Therapy is hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) for current and upcoming full-time school-based opportunities in the Greater Redmond, Washington area for the 2026–2027 school year. We are a women- and therapist-founded company dedicated to supporting our clinicians so they can focus on what matters most—helping students thrive.
Position Highlights
- Location: Greater Redmond, WA area
- Position: School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
- Setting: In-person, school-based
- School Year: 2026–2027
- Grade Levels: Preschool through High School (varies by assignment)
Responsibilities
- Evaluate students to identify occupational therapy needs related to educational performance
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans aligned with IEP goals
- Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services in school settings
- Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, families, and related service providers
- Recommend and implement adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and classroom accommodations
- Monitor student progress and maintain timely, accurate documentation
- Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team planning
Support students in developing fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-care, and functional skills that promote success in the classroom
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Washington State Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Ampersand Therapy offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid sick leave
- CEU and licensure reimbursement (where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dedicated recruiter and ongoing clinical support
Therapist-founded and Therapist-led Company Culture
If you're passionate about helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to be considered for current and upcoming full-time Occupational Therapist opportunities in the Greater Redmond area for the 2026–2027 school year.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
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)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$55k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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