Occupational Therapist - Hand Specialist
Listed compensation
$83K - $149K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
At Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at proliancesurgeons.com. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!
Position Summary
Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians is seeking a Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to join our established hand therapy team in Kirkland.
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Edward North, Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians was created to serve Eastside patients who previously had to travel to Seattle for specialized care of complex hand and upper extremity conditions.
At that time, patients were primarily treated by plastic surgeons without specialized fellowship training in hand or elbow surgery. Our practice was built to provide dedicated, expert care closer to home.
Our established outpatient therapy clinic works closely with four experienced hand surgeons and a team of five occupational therapists to provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care. We foster a collaborative and professional environment.
Schedule: Part-time or Full-time. 20-40 hours a week (schedule is negotiable). Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm.
Benefits
- Quarterly Physician workshops with team
- Paid memberships and licenses
- Surgical observation opportunities
- Continuing education package
- Daily paid documentation time
- Daily direct access to referring physicians.
- Collaborative work environment in where patient treatment and outcomes are priority for whole team.
- Education/Experience
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in Washington (required)
CHT preferred but willing to train a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with hand experience working toward CHT
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with physicians and ensure thorough, up-to-date records
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Track patient progress and modify care plans as appropriate
- Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation
- Promote a safe, high-quality care environment in every therapy session
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Establish rapport with patients and families and explain reasons for therapy interventions.
Work actively with other staff members to promote quality care of the patient.
Knowledge and Compliance with HIPAA
Demonstrates and openness towards others point of view, employee interactions and/or client interactions while displaying courtesy and respect at all times.
Disposition, temperament, and reactions are consistent with the philosophy that the patient welfare is the primary objective.
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, absentees, and professional dress code.
Perform and teach proper body mechanics, posture, and lifting techniques.
Ability to meet physical requirements of frequent lifting, bending, and stooping.
Health status must be appropriate to the physical and emotional demands of the position.
Ability to function under pressure and stress.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.
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Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. Collaborate closely with physicians to ensure high-quality pre- and post-operative care and maintain professional documentation.
Requirements
Must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Washington state. CHT certification is preferred, but the clinic is willing to train motivated therapists with hand experience working toward the certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (302 salary observations; 522 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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 Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Hand Specialist at Proliance Surgeons a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$116k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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