Pays $50.36-$74.22/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$120k (27 jobs)

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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Occupational Therapist 2 - Certified Hand Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

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

Hand therapyOccupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningManual therapyOrthosis fabricationEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationStudent supervisionTherapeutic exercisePhysical agentsCare coordination

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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Sign-on bonus
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About University of Washington

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Professional Development