Seattle Children's

Occupational Therapist - Limited Term

Seattle Children's$97K — $146K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university.
  • Current Washington State license to practice as an occupational therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Interest in sensory-based feeding strategies and splinting.
  • Experience with pediatric conditions is preferred, especially in acute care.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently while collaborating with a team of physical therapists and speech-language pathologists.
  • Provide individualized, family-centered occupational therapy services to improve children's daily activities.
  • Focus on fine motor, visual-motor skills, and self-care tasks.
  • Address sensory processing and regulation issues in therapy sessions.
  • Develop collaborative treatment goals with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and professional development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Limited TermGeneralist Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient regional clinic in Federal Way. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists and speech-language pathologists.

Our OT team provides individualized, family-centered services to help children improve occupational performance, participation, and independence across daily activities. Services may address a variety of pediatric needs, including fine motor and visual-motor skills, self-care and activities of daily living, sensory processing and regulation, feeding, upper extremity function, splinting, and developmental skills. The OT will collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop meaningful goals and strategies that support functional outcomes and participation at home, school, and in the community.

We are looking for an OT who has experience with, or an interest in developing skills in, sensory-based feeding strategies, basic splinting and the treatment of a variety of common pediatric conditions.

This is a limited-term position and offers a great opportunity to share your clinical experience while continuing to expand your pediatric skill set. You will be joining a supportive, team-focused environment where collaboration, learning, and professional growth are highly valued.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy from accredited university.

Required Credentials
Current Washington State license to practice as an occupational therapist.
BLS

Preferred
Masters or Doctorate Degree in occupational therapy.
Experience in acute care pediatric occupational therapy.

Compensation Range
$46.96 - $70.43 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Seattle Children's

Seattle Children's is a pediatric hospital and research center that was founded in 1907. The hospital provides a wide range of services including cancer care, heart care, and neurology. Seattle Children's is also a leading research institution and conducts research in areas such as cancer, genetics, and immunology. The hospital has a strong commitment to community outreach and provides care to underserved populations. Seattle Children's is consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$2 billion
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