Occupational Therapist - Part-time
Listed compensation
$53-$58/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham, WA
- $53.00-$58.00 Per Hr. (Depending on Experience)
Make a Real Difference — Every Day
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help residents regain independence, confidence, and quality of life through personalized, hands-on care — all while being part of a supportive, team-oriented skilled nursing environment.
If you're passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential and want to grow your career in a facility that values clinical excellence and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Assess referred patients' medical condition, functional capabilities, and rehabilitation potential
- Design and administer individualized treatment programs with clear, achievable goals under physician direction
- Document patient progress and communicate status/needs to patients, families, and the care team
- Delegate appropriate treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and provide clinical supervision
- Direct COTAs and Rehab Aides in skilled tasks, ensuring compliance with State Practice Acts and OBRA
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff
- Participate in care planning, utilization review, case management, and family conferences
- Educate patients and families on occupational therapy techniques and home strategies
What You Bring
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy
Licensure/Certification
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Current CPR certification
Experience
Six months of long-term care experience preferred (new grads with strong clinical training encouraged to apply)
Skills
- Strong communicator who can explain treatment plans clearly to residents, families, and staff
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and professionalism
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable team player
- Why Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia?
We're proud to offer a workplace where clinical staff are respected, supported, and given the resources to do their best work for the residents we serve in the Bellingham community.
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply today to join Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia as our next Occupational Therapist.
Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 assess patient conditions and design individualized treatment programs to improve functional capabilities. They are also responsible for supervising COTAs and Rehab Aides while maintaining clear communication with families and the interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (234 salary observations; 533 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$121k | Occupational Therapy median $128k (middle half $111k–$131k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Washington vs national | $113k median in Washington | $97k nationally (+17%)234 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Washington | 226 active | 8,950 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 70% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Part-time at Bellingham South of Cascadia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,077 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 ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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