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Spokane, Washington

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Rehab

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$41.65-$64.66/hr

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Job Description

This posting is for multiple openings of Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Rehab working at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA, employed by Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center. We are hiring for Part-Time, Day Shift opportunities.

Under general direction from the Rehabilitation Services Manager, the OT (Occupational Therapist) Clinician is responsible for planning and administering treatments for patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. OT Clinicians help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

The OT Clinician will work collaboratively with a team that includes other clinicians across disciplines, rehab nurses, and physicians to create the best possible outcome for our patients. All employees are expected to be pleasant, respectful and courteous in all interactions with patients, families, staff, and visitors of the Institute, as well as being a positive representative of the hospital at all times.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement
  • Washington Occupational Therapist License upon hire
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapy experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and administering treatments to help patients recover and improve daily living skills. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including nurses and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Washington Occupational Therapist License and a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Education must meet the necessary certification, license, or registration requirements for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient treatment planningClinical documentationPatient assessmentTherapeutic activitiesInterdisciplinary collaborationRehab nursing coordinationPatient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,128 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$87k–$134kOccupational Therapy median $119k (middle half $105k–$130k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Washington231 active9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Providence#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,128 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$111k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
6
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
10
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k
2
$163k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health SchedulePer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Okeechobee, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement 401(k) with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacations
Holidays
Well-being resources

Living in Spokane

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.