Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Outpatient Ortho
Build Your Outpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant Career with us!
Tacoma, WA
Upstream Rehabilitation, an industry-leading family of world-class brands, Peoples injury Network Northwest (PINN) is actively seeking exceptional occupational therapists assistant who are determined and committed to consistently providing patients with industry leading clinical care.
We proudly serve our communities with clinically superior occupational therapy services focusing on evidence based interventions and remarkable customer service experiences.
Our Upstream Family boasts the most advanced certified clinicians in the industry fueled by generous continuing education offerings and leadership committed to continued growth and development.
Requirements
- Current or pending state licensure in Washington State
- Competitive Wages $25.00-$35.00
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Drive to pursue personal and professional goals
Responsibilities
- Specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatment based on each patients’ specific needs
- Engagement with patients, with clinical teammates and within your organization
- Setting and achieving personal and professional goals
- Understand and live the company’s mission, vision, values and operational standards
Company Perks
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k matching, health, dental, PTO & more!
- New Grad mentoring & onboarding
- Professional Development courses
- Partnership
- Continuing Education (URI) + dollars allowance + unlimited use of Med Bridge
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
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 (234 salary observations; 533 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Washington vs national | $113k median in Washington | $97k nationally (+17%)234 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$58k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Washington | 227 active | 9,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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