Pays $50.36-$74.22/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$120k (27 jobs)
Occupational Therapist 2 - Certified Hand Therapist
About the Role
Full-time hand therapy at UW Medical Center. Day shift, 40 hrs/week. Salary $104,749-$154,378. Seattle, WA.
Join University of Washington as a Occupational Therapist 2 – Certified Hand Therapist, Day Shift in Seattle, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule patients for treatment and evaluations.
- Plan treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.
- Collaborate with the therapy departments throughout UW Medicine to optimize patient care and staffing.
Requirements
- Montlake, UW Medical Center
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50.36 - $74.22/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Work with University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid Washington state license. Additionally, the role requires successful completion of the AOTA certification exam and current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Occupational Therapist 2 - Certified Hand Therapist position at University of Washington includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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