Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) | Kitsap County
Listed compensation
$45-$65/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Kitsap County, WA | $45–$65/hour | Full-Time
More Time With Your Patients. More Autonomy in Your Day.
Tired of rushing from patient to patient and want the opportunity to focus on one person at a time, Home Health may be the change you're looking for.
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Kitsap County Home Health team. You'll help patients regain independence, improve safety, and accomplish the everyday activities that matter most to them, all in the comfort of home.
Compensation
- $45–$65/hour, based on experience
- Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend
Benefits That Support Work and Life
- We want you to feel supported at work and beyond, with benefits designed around your health, your future, and life outside of work.
- Take Care of You
- Medical, dental & vision + free telehealth
- Benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire
- Paid holidays, sick time & PTO
- Employee Assistance Program & Emergency Fund
- Plan for the Future
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
- A Few Extras
- Flexible scheduling
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral program
Voluntary Insurance Options
And just as important, you'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values both clinical expertise and the people providing the care.
What You'll Do
As a Home Health OT, you'll work one-on-one with patients in their own environment, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to live as safely and independently as possible.
- Assess patients' functional abilities, limitations, and home environment
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on independence and meaningful daily activities
- Provide skilled OT interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, safety, and activities of daily living
- Evaluate home safety and recommend adaptive equipment or modifications when appropriate
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on techniques that support independence and safety
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needs change
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
What You'll Bring
Current Washington State Occupational Therapist license, or eligible for licensure before your first day
1–2 years of Occupational Therapy experience
Current CPR certification
Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
Home Health or community-based experience preferred
Our Core Values: CAPLICO
Customer Second (Employee First!)
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Celebration
- Ownership
Our values guide how we care for patients, support one another, and grow as professionals.
Want to Learn More?
Call or text our in-house recruiter, Marta, at 425-320-9683.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess patient functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and safety within the home. They will provide skilled interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Washington State Occupational Therapist license or be eligible for licensure. The role requires 1–2 years of experience and current CPR certification.
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 (162 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 43% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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