Pays $53-$58/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$120k (16 jobs)
Occupational Therapist - Part-time
About the Role
Part-time occupational therapist at skilled nursing facility. $53-$58/hr. Bellingham, WA.
Join Bellingham South of Cascadia LLC as a Occupational Therapist – Part-Time, No Weekends in Bellingham, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $53 - $58/hour.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Bellingham South of Cascadia LLC in Bellingham, Washington, United States.
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.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy school and hold a current state license and CPR certification. Six months of experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 51% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (290 salary observations; 434 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,159 salary observations; 21,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 16 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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