Eleutheria logo
Eleutheria
Auburn, Washington

School Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62 - $72/hr

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting and call expectations.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

School Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$62-72/hour

Job Description

School Occupational Therapist OT | Up to $72/hour | Auburn, WA | Full-Time Hours | 2026-2027 School Year | Middle School and Elementary School Caseload

Position Details

  • Middle School and Elementary School
  • Full Time - Starting Sept. 9, 2026 for the entire school year
  • 1.0 FTE, M-F

About the Role

Hello, Occupational Therapists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for a K–12 school setting in Auburn, WA. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by conducting evaluations, supporting IEP development, and collaborating with school teams. This is a great fit for both experienced school-based OTs and those transitioning into schools.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay (Up to $72/hour) + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide school-based OT services: evaluations, treatment, and consultation
  • Conduct standardized assessments and write evaluation reports
  • Develop and implement IEP goals aligned with student needs
  • Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Support students’ fine motor, sensory, and functional skill development
  • Partner with teachers, SPED staff, and families to promote carryover
  • Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
  • Adapt materials and environments to improve student access
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active (or eligible) Washington State OT license
  • ESA Certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct student evaluations, develop IEP goals, and provide direct treatment in a K-12 school setting. They will also collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student functional and sensory development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Washington State Occupational Therapy license and an ESA Certification. A Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Fine motor skill developmentSensory integrationMultidisciplinary team coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,743 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$111k (105 salary observations; 237 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,373 salary observations; 11,272 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$139k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

15
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#3

PNW PACE Occupational Therapist

$103k-$156k
#4

Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Southern PG County

$130k–$148k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Occupational Therapy

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$554k
Typical market rent
$2,001/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Eleutheria logo

About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses