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TheraEd Staffing Group
Aberdeen, Washington

Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Aberdeen, Washington. 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 therapyIEP team collaborationFunctional assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationStudent-centered care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 139 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $94k (middle half $90k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Washington19 active679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index139 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
19
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
14
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

46 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#2

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System · Gig Harbor, Washington

#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Inpatient Therapy

$48.79-$75.74/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,370/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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