Occupational Therapist Assistant- Home Health
Listed compensation
$56k-$84k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
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As the Occupational Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.
Primary Responsibilities
Following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT
Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants
Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of Washington
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
State Specific Requirement
Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: WA
Preferred Qualification
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- $56,204 - $84,307 annual total cash target pay
- $27.02 - $40.53 per visit point
- $32.43 - $48.64 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above.
Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits.
Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs.
The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy services to patients in their homes to restore physical ability according to a defined plan of care. They also observe and report patient responses to treatment while instructing patients and caregivers on therapy techniques.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Washington and be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (265 salary observations; 527 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 | $112k median in Washington | $97k nationally (+15%)265 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Washington | 235 active | 9,207 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,545 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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