Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53 - $60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT)$10,000 Retention Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Colville, WA | $53–$60/hour

At Colville Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, we serve with love to make life full of purpose—for our residents and our team. We’re growing our in-house therapy program and launching new outpatient services, and we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a close-knit, supportive environment.

If you’re seeking purpose-driven work, professional growth, and the beauty of rural Washington living, this could be your next chapter.

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • $10,000 Retention Bonus paid over 3 years
  • Relocation Assistance available
  • Flexible scheduling – Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
  • In-house therapy program (no contract therapy)
  • A collaborative, mission-focused team
  • Opportunities to grow with new therapy and outpatient programs
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, vacation and sick time (offered based on weekly hours worked)

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help residents regain independence, confidence, and quality of life. You’ll evaluate needs, create individualized treatment plans, and work closely with physicians, families, and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver compassionate, effective care.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • A genuine passion for helping others live life to the fullest
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team-based care environment
  • Commitment to ethical care and patient confidentiality
  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Current Washington State or Multi-State OT license
  • Long-term care experience preferred (6+ months)

Make a Difference—And Build Something Meaningful

Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and purpose. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

Licenses/Certification

  • Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate resident needs, create individualized treatment plans, and work with physicians and the care team to deliver compassionate and effective care aimed at regaining independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EvaluationCollaboration

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 ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k 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, 43% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $111k–$130k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Washington226 active9,019 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onWashington occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,674 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,020 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Colville Health and Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

T26/27 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools · Arlington, Virginia

$59k-$145k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,020 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Colville Health and Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Retention Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k)
Vacation and Sick Time

Living in Colville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$366k
Median resident rent
$912/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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.