Pays $72k-$117kOccupational Therapist market median is ~$90k (11 jobs)

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Kindering Center
Renton, Washington

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Buffer) (55668)

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time pediatric OT, birth-3 early intervention. Floating across 4 campuses. $72k-$117k. Renton, WA.

Join Kindering Center as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Floating, 4 Campuses in Renton, Washington, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $72K - $117K
  • Medical, Vision, Dental with HSA
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and elective time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mimi Siegel Fellowship

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Kindering Center in Renton, Washington, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to children aged birth to three in center, home, and community settings. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community agencies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Washington State professional license. Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse populations and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyDevelopmental assessmentsTreatment planningFunctional evaluationsAdaptive equipmentInfant feedingFamily-centered careCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationCase managementSupervision of studentsMicrosoft OfficeCultural responsiveness

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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 ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Kindering Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Bellevue, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision, Dental with HSA
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan
Paid time off and elective time off
11 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities