Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
Open in 2 locations
Providence posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Washington
3 open- $45–$71.04/hr
Olympia, WA (opens on this page)
Part time, Day · Posted 1w ago
- $45–$71.04/hr
Olympia, WA (opens on this page)
Part time, Day · Posted 1w ago
- $54.83–$84.75/hr
Everett, WA (opens on this page)
Part time, Day · Posted 1mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$71.04 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Washington post a median of $56.44 an hour, the middle half $53.75–$61.35, across 71 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Washington earn a median of $51.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Washington: pay by town and employer
Union record
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists at Providence in Olympia voted for SEIU Local 775 on 13 Feb 2025, 12 to 0, and the National Labor Relations Board certified the union (case 19-RC-358920). By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Providence here: United Food & Commercial Workers Local 3000 at Everett, WA (1,398 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2026); United Food & Commercial Workers 3000 at Olympia, WA (1,200 workers, contract up for renewal 1 Mar 2025); Office & Professional Employees International Union Local 8 at Everett, WA (1,167 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2025). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union elections, union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Everett Medical Ctr Colby-Everett Hr in Everett reported 183 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,756,502 hours worked: 6.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.3 per 100 full-time workers. 14 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Licensed in another state?
Washington is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Washington license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
This position provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services including assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation and communication. Service delivery may include direct, monitored and consultative approaches. OTR practitioners advance along a continuum from entry to advanced level based on experience, education and practice skills. The OTR has the ultimate responsibility for service provision. Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics and standards of the profession.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital 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
- Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy, or baccalaureate degree and a certification or advanced degree from an institution of higher learning accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Upon hire: Washington Occupational Therapist License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
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 .
From Providence's job posting for Olympia, WA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Providence
Providence is a not-for-profit Catholic health system with 51 (source: Providence, About Us) hospitals, 1,002 (source: Providence, About Us) clinics and 119,000 (source: Providence, About Us) caregivers in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Source: Providence, About Us
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