Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Everett, WA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Outpatient)

Location: Everett, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist role.
• Start date: ASAP.
• No weekends or float required.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Locals are not accepted.
• Clinician may be called off for one 8-hour shift per two-week period.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Parking is paid by the facility.
• Scrub color: Any except reddish orange.
• Facility is a Level II Trauma Center with 571 staffed beds across campuses.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Occupational Therapist license in Washington.
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Occupational Therapist experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state registry).
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Additional background screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education verification required.
• Washington State Patrol Search (WATCH) required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NBCOT Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – verify if required per clinical track
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – verify if required per clinical track
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – verify if required per clinical track
• Other certifications (e.g., Chemotherapy, TNCC, EFM) only if applicable per clinical track or specialty requirements.

Competencies and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty.
• Annual completion of facility-specific and regional regulatory training modules via LMS.
• EPIC training modules required prior to or shortly after orientation.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable).
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities.

Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center.
• Uses EPIC electronic health record system.
• Parking provided at no cost.
• Scrub color restrictions: no reddish orange.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapists seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting with a reputable Level II Trauma Center in Washington state.