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Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.04-$75.9/hr

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Job Description

Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy.

WORK SCHEDULE: Per diem

Day Shift

Department Description

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy for a trauma-based patient population.
  • Progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.

Assess and treat patient caseloads ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations and utilize training in the evaluation and treatment process.

Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

Implement treatment programs, which include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting and physical agents.

  • Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor.
  • Acts as a resource within the rehab therapy department and for other health care professionals.
  • Participate in service or selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality hand therapy care.
  • Provides education training to other rehab therapy staff and health care professionals.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.

Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.

CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$53.04 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$75.90 hourly

Other Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will assess, plan, and administer trauma-based hand therapy treatments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the role involves educating patients and families, supervising students, and acting as a clinical resource for other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-based patient carePatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical collaborationStudent supervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (299 salary observations; 518 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 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 ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 99 active listings.

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 ~$134k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs

9
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
8
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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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Benefits & Perks

Per diem benefits available
Level I Trauma Center
Top-ranked rehabilitation program