Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 67,502 - 107,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and retirementBenefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Health System, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Mary Bridge outpatient therapy team in Tacoma. You will evaluate, plan and implement OT services for pediatric patients in both outpatient and hospital settings.

The role emphasizes collaborative care and growth, with preferred pediatric OT experience and opportunities for advancement through the in-house education department within a leading Washington health system.

Qualifications

• Active Washington OT license.
• Minimum one year of outpatient pediatric OT experience preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement occupational therapy services for in-patients and outpatients referred for OT.
• Perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify it as needed.
• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient OT interventions as directed.
• Document in the medical record timely and accurate entries.
• Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and other health professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

State of Washington Occupational Therapist license

Job description

## Pediatric Outpatient Occupational TherapistApplylocations: Tacoma, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR79918**You Belong Here.**At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.Additional Job Description**Pediatric Occupational Therapist!****Amazing team to join and here are a few highlights!****Pediatric experience is preferred!**-Competitive compensation -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 provisionCheck us out: Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Mary Bridge Children's**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**Our Values**As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.**Why MultiCare?*** **Belonging:** We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees* **Mission-driven:** We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve* **Market leadership:** Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system* **Employee-centric:** Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running* **Technology:** "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row* **Leading research:** MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities* **Lifestyle:** Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn**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.