Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Listed compensation
$45.93-$69.64/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Ask the employer about time off.
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
100%
Work Shift
Days
Pay Range
$45.93 - $69.64
Union
UFCW 3000-Home Health
Shift Differentials/Premiums
- Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No
- On Call Shifts: No
Premiums
- Weekend - $4.00/hour
- Lead - $3.25/hour
- Preceptor - $1.00/hour
- Per Diem - 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits)
- Certification - $2.00/hour
- Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg) - 15% on regular pay
Job Description
Provides specialized occupational therapy services to primarily adult and geriatric patients in their homes. The role involves a range of responsibilities focused on improving the patient’s overall quality of life, maximizing their functional abilities, ensuring home safety and promoting independence.
This will include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions and providing home safety recommendations for overall improved patient quality of life and independence as much as possible.
Consult and coordinate with home health interdisciplinary team and other medical professionals regarding the patient’s comprehensive plan of care.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program required.
Experience
One-year Occupational Therapy experience providing rehabilitation therapy to a variety of patients including the elderly required.
Experience in home health or geriatric setting preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Washington required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license required.
- Proof of insurance on automobile used for work required.
Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended, required. See HR Policy Driving for OMC Business.
- OTHER
- OMHH issued work cell phone provided.
- Must have computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided).
- Must have reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.
Benefits Information
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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 eeoc.gov.
Key Responsibilities
Provides specialized occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes to improve functional abilities and independence. Coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans and home safety recommendations.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy and at least one year of relevant rehabilitation experience. Must hold a valid Washington State occupational therapy license, BLS certification, and a driver's license with reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (206 salary observations; 494 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Olympic Medical Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 19 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Home Health at Olympic Medical Center 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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