Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist
At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
About the Role
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements medically prescribed treatment programs for patients to restore functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury. This professional-level position allows for independent operations while applying discretion and good judgment to ensure high-quality therapeutic care.
Responsibilities
- Perform well in stress and emergency situations
- Conduct patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify it according to patient needs and response to treatment
- Perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient populations as directed
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the medical record
- Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and other health professionals to coordinate care
Requirements
- Successful completion of state board examination
- Currently licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Washington
- Experience in orthopedic, neurologic, or cardiac patient management desirable
About Mary Bridge Children’s
For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers:
- A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- A 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department
- A state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
- Comprehensive pediatric health network delivering expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services
Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.
Why Mary Bridge Children's?
- Built for children and families: Care designed specifically for kids and families, with a strong focus on family-centered care.
- Award-winning care: Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years. Physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and the Tacoma News Tribune.
- Growing for the future: A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.
- Well-being and support: Generous time off, wellness resources, and programs designed to help you maintain balance in work and life.
- Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive and supportive mentoring program
- Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
- Part of a larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
- Integration with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision
Pay
The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD per hour. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale based on years of experience.
Schedule
- Full-time (1.0 FTE)
- 10-hour days
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday