Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Maineot; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 102,924 - 162,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentoring program

Education department

Interdisciplinary program

Hospital network

Job summary

MultiCare is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Tacoma, WA for a full-time position. The role involves evaluating, planning, and delivering occupational therapy for both in-patients and outpatients within a pediatric hospital network.

You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with extensive mentoring and education opportunities through our in-house department, supporting professional growth within a larger program of seven Mary Bridge outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Washington State.
• Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations, establish and modify treatment plans.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy interventions as directed.
• Document in the medical record timely and accurate information.
• Coordinate care through communication with patients, peers, and other health professionals.

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Amazing team to join and here are a few highlights!

Looking for at least 5 years of pediatric experience needed!

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive and supportive mentoring program
• Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
• Part of larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
• Integrated with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing occupational therapy services for in-patients and outpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. With varied and dynamic day-to-day functions, you will apply your service orientation, analysis and good judgment toward ensuring comprehensive occupational therapy care for patients.

Responsibilities

• You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
• You will perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the treatment plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment
• You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
• You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
• You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients

Requirements

• State of Washington Occupational Therapist license
• Minimum one (1) year of previous experience in occupational therapy preferred

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.