Occupational Therapist, OT PA
Listed compensation
$49.48-$72.11/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE
0% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $49.48 - $72.11 UNION: UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes On Call Shifts: No Shift Differentials: Evening - $3.00/hour Night - $5.00/hour Weekend - $4.50/hour Pharm Night - $8.50/hour Premiums: Standby - $4.00/hour Lead - $3.25/hour Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits) Certification - $2.00/hour Trainer - $2.00/hour Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides professional occupational therapy services to OMC customers. Acts in a manner consistent with the State’s professional practice act for occupational therapy as well as with OMC’s policies and procedures. Organizes and conducts medically prescribed programs to restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and is able to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the patient data in order to develop a treatment plan and provide the care needed. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent required. Advanced degree or training strongly encouraged. EXPERIENCE One year clinical experience preferred. LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS Licensed as an Occupational Therapist or license eligible in the state of Washington, required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. BENEFITS INFORMATION: Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www. eeoc. gov.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional occupational therapy services to restore function and prevent disability in patients. Develops and implements medically prescribed treatment plans based on patient data and growth principles.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree from an AOTA-accredited program and a Washington state occupational therapist license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory, and one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (352 salary observations; 494 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,467 salary observations; 22,065 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 ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, OT PA at Olympic Medical Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,803 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$126k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No call
- Includes weekends