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Spokane Valley, Washington

Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$44.42-$67.33/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.6, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days (rotating weekends)

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
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • Minimum one (1) year of previous experience in occupational therapy preferred

About Valley Hospital

MultiCare Valley Hospital is a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley, featuring a Level III Trauma Center, comprehensive surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic services, and advanced cardiac care. Clinicians join a collaborative, patient-focused team in a community where professional growth and work-life balance are highly valued.

About the Spokane Valley Community

Spokane Valley, Spokane’s largest suburb, offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with quick access to the region’s natural beauty and city amenities. With riverfront trails, lakes, golf courses, ski resorts, wineries and nearby national parks, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The community combines small-town charm with easy access to Spokane’s urban conveniences, making it an ideal place to live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

  • Rooted in the local community
  • Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
  • Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

  • Living our values
  • Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
  • Belonging for all
  • Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
  • 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 $44.42 - $67.33 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationCare coordinationEmergency responseInterdisciplinary communicationAnalytical skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (110 salary observations; 164 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,324 salary observations; 12,640 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$116k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

8
<$120k
9
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
66%
Relocation assistance
13%
Visa sponsorship
13%
Sign-on bonus
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist- Home Health- Saint Cloud

$75-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Spokane Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
Typical market rent
$1,547/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

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Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Competitive tuition assistance
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs