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Evergreen Health
Kirkland, Washington

Occupational Hand Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.66–$77.84 /hr

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Job Description

Wage Range: $48.66 - $77.84 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Evergreen Health is interested in connecting with motivated Hand Therapists for future opportunities within our Outpatient Therapy team. Our therapy services are based in the DeYoung Pavilion across from Evergreen’s main campus in Kirkland, with an additional satellite clinic in Kenmore and Monroe Washington.

We welcome interest from Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) as well as therapists who are actively working toward certification. Our outpatient practice is dynamic and collaborative, requiring flexibility, strong attention to detail, effective multitasking, and excellent clinical judgment.

Our hand therapy team works closely with referring hand and orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, repetitive strain injuries, arthritis, and Dupuytren’s contracture. Services may include post-operative rehabilitation, custom orthotic fabrication, joint mobilization, manual therapy, edema management, therapeutic modalities, taping techniques, wound and scar management, and range-of-motion and strengthening programs.

By joining our talent community, you'll be considered for future Hand Therapist opportunities that align with your skills and experience as needs arise within our organization.

Primary Duties

Provides evidence-based assessment and treatment plans designed to optimize functional outcomes for patients with upper extremity conditions.

Develops attainable treatment goals in coordination with the interdisciplinary team that promote functional abilities in patients with upper extremity injuries.

Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.

Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the Position

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions.
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington
  • Baccalaureate, Master's Degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
  • Knowledge and training in the special needs of patients from young adult to geriatric ages.

DESIRED for the Position

  • Membership in a professional organization
  • Certified Hand Therapist

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • On-demand virtual health care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation
  • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary identity theft protection
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
  • Free parking

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Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment plans to optimize functional outcomes for patients with upper extremity conditions. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and orthopedic surgeons to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation and custom orthotic care.

Requirements

Requires a license as an Occupational Therapist in Washington State and a minimum of 2 years of experience in hand and upper extremity treatment. A degree in Occupational Therapy and current BLS certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Range-of-motion ProgramsTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Hand Therapist at Evergreen Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

3
<$95k
5
$95k-100k
8
$100k-110k
2
$110k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
27% this job
PSLF eligible
14% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings for work-life

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

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.12M
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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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About Evergreen Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Kirkland, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a))
Tuition assistance
PSLF eligible