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Richland, Washington

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient/Acute/Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.64-$67.74/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Kadlec Regional Medical Center is offering a $10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment for full-time position.

Under the general direction of departmental leadership, a Occupational Therapist provides specific treatment programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and as prescribed by a physician and performs related duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Day/Variable shift.

Department openings: 1 FTE Pediatrics, 1 FTE Adults, 1 FTE Adults/Pediatrics, 1 FTE Inpatient

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational institution.
  • Upon hire: Washington Occupational Therapist License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational institution.
  • OTD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational institution.
  • Upon hire: Membership in state and national professional organizations
  • Experience in acute care or rehabilitation facility
  • Experience in outpatient setting.
  • Experience with pediatrics.
  • Experience in hand therapy.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides specific treatment programs for patients based on physician prescriptions and departmental principles. They perform related clinical duties to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care within the medical center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Washington Occupational Therapist License. A National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient assessmentTherapeutic intervention

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 $108k 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

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 18 employers

12
<$115k
2
$115k-140k
4
$140k-165k
3
$165k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Richland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$1,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
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 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 hiring bonus
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
Voluntary benefits
Well-being resources