Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 141,436,814 - 224,218,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentoring program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network in Tacoma, WA seeks a Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on evaluating and treating children in outpatient settings, with responsibilities that span assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Requirements include a State of Washington OT license and at least 1 year of pediatric OT experience. The position offers a Days shift, an FTE of 1.0, and a strong mentoring program within a renowned pediatric

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan occupational therapy for in-patients and outpatients.
• Perform timely evaluations/re-evaluations and establish/modify treatment plans.
• Deliver outpatient and/or inpatient therapy interventions as directed.
• Document care accurately in the medical record.
• Coordinate care by communicating with patients, families and health professionals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Pediatric care

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

Pediatric Outpatient 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

Check 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

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children’s?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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.

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