School Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$62 - $72/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
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
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.
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