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MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington

Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.36–$78.25 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 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 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 $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. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings!

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We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation.

If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing occupational therapy services for both inpatient and outpatient populations. This includes performing patient re-evaluations, modifying treatment plans, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Requires a valid State of Washington Occupational Therapist license. A minimum of one year of previous experience in occupational therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMedical DocumentationCare CoordinationPediatric CareClinical AnalysisCrisis Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (300 salary observations; 520 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 19 employers

11
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$2,286/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Tacoma, WA
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Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off