Home Health Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
Pay: $45.00–$65.00 per hour (DOE) Location: Pierce County, WA.
If you’re tired of rushing through patient visits and want the freedom to focus on one patient at a time, Home Health may be the perfect fit.
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
- Why Join Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice?
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits
- $45–$65 per hour (DOE)
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire)
- Free telehealth, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and PTO
- Paid Life and AD&D insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match
- Mileage reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts and a variety of voluntary insurance options
- Work-Life Balance & Scheduling Flexibility
- Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work/life balance
- One‑on‑one patient care in the comfort of their homes
- Opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive environment
- Career Growth & Supportive Culture
- Comprehensive paid training and ongoing professional development
- Room for advancement within a growing organization
- Employee referral program, Employee Assistance Program, and Emergency Funds
- A fun, collaborative, and supportive team environment
- Our Core Values (CAPLICO)
- We pride ourselves on ethical practices, exceptional care, and a culture built on:
- Customer Second
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Celebration
- Ownership
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in Washington State (or eligible before start date)
- 1–2 years of OT experience; home health/community experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
About Us
- Learn more at: pugetsoundhh.com
- Or call our recruiter, Marta 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
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services to patients within their homes. Focus on one-on-one care to help patients improve their daily living skills and overall health.
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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Living in Tacoma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $488k
- Typical market rent
- $1,740/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.