Occupational Therapist - NICU

Providence; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support the NICU's Level IV unit. You will deliver direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting developmental outcomes for premature and medically complex infants.

This role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to licensure and BLS requirements, and commitment to our mission of care. Providence offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure required to practice occupational therapy in Washington.
• Washington OT license upon hire is required.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care as a key member of the NICU team.
• Promote developmental outcomes and medical stability for premature and medically complex infants.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Acute care hospital experience

Education

Washington OT Licensure upon hire

Job description

Description

Occupational Therapist - NICU working at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA, employed by Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center

The NICU Occupational Therapist (OT) delivers direct patient care as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, promoting optimal developmental outcomes and medical stability for premature and medically complex infants in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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 sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements

• Washington Occupational Therapist License upon hire

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pediatric Occupational Therapy experience

• Recent Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting

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.

About Providence

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.
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About the Team

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.

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