Occupational Therapist OT - Seattle, WA

Avamere

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Seattle, Washington$45 - $65/hrPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Avamere as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Seattle in United States. Occupational Therapist - OT Status: Per Diem Wage: $45.00 - $65.

Key Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure.

Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.

Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.

Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.

Able to practice unencumbered.

In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45 - $65/hr

20 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Avamere as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Seattle.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningGoal SettingFamily EducationClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacySupervisionInterdisciplinary CommunicationMedicare KnowledgeResident RightsMultitaskingProfessionalism

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist OT - Seattle, WA at Avamere a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Avamere is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Avamere lists compensation for this psychologist position at $45k to $65k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $65000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting, Family Education, Clinical Documentation, Patient Advocacy, Supervision, Interdisciplinary Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide and direct all aspects of quality occupational therapy patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation. Supervise assistants and rehab aides while advocating for patients and participating in quality assurance activities.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Matching, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, EAP with Telehealth Mental Health. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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