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Auburn, Washington

Acute Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$47.46-$75.24/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2mo ago

Job description

  • ability for sick call and PTO coverage. All employees are expected to cross-cover both Auburn and Covington Medical Centers, so training occurs for both sites in the first month or two. Per diem staff are also expected to work a minimum of 1 holiday per year, and be able to complete mandatory education/training during non-shift hours, but on the clock. Our New Employee Orientation process is very rigorous for the first few weeks to a month (and would likely require some time off from an alternate position), and certain aspects are mandatory with regard to schedule. Following the first 3-4 days, we are then able to schedule dates for departmental orientation and get staff up and running. FTE: 0.01, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable 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 Auburn Medical Center MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing therapy services for both in-patients and outpatients. This includes performing timely documentation in medical records and coordinating care with other health professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid State of Washington Occupational Therapist license. At least one year of previous experience in occupational therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningEpic Electronic Medical RecordsAcute CareOccupational Therapy InterventionsClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CommunicationCrisis Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$110k (181 salary observations; 278 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,041 salary observations; 11,909 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Occupational Therapist PRN at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,693 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
64%
Relocation assistance
11%
Visa sponsorship
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Sign-on bonus
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

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  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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10,000+ employees

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Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off
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