Occupational Therapist - Hand
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$46.33–$74.14 /hr
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Job Description
Wage Range: $46.33 - $74.14 per hour
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EvergreenHealth is seeking a motivated and skilled Hand Therapist to join our expanding Outpatient Therapy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Our primary clinic is located in the DeYoung Pavilion across from EvergreenHealth’s main campus in Kirkland, with an additional satellite clinic in Kenmore, Washington. We welcome applicants who are Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) as well as those actively working toward certification.
About the Role
As a Hand Therapist at EvergreenHealth, you will work closely with referring hand and orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care for patients with upper extremity conditions. You’ll treat a wide range of diagnoses, including:
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Fractures
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Arthritis
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Your clinical services will include post-operative management, custom splinting, joint mobilization, manual therapy, edema management, modalities, taping techniques, wound and scar care, and progressive therapeutic exercise programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, and excels at multitasking while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
If you’re passionate about hand therapy, committed to high-quality patient care, and eager to grow within a supportive clinical team, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a community-centered health system that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Primary Duties
Provide evidence-based evaluations and treatment plans to optimize functional outcomes for patients with upper extremity conditions.
- Develop realistic and meaningful treatment goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate reliability in attendance, punctuality, and follow-through on all responsibilities.
- Complete documentation and clinical duties in alignment with organizational policies, values, and timelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and clinic operations.
License, Certification, Education or Experience
REQUIRED for the Position
- Minimum 2 years of experience treating hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Washington State Occupational Therapy License (OT).
- Baccalaureate, Master’s Degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification (or obtained by date of hire).
- Knowledge and training in caring for patients from young adult through geriatric populations.
DESIRED for the Position
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
- Active membership in a professional organization related to hand therapy or rehabilitation.
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 the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
- IND123
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans for patients with upper extremity conditions. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to manage post-operative care, custom splinting, and therapeutic exercises.
Requirements
Requires a Washington State Occupational Therapy License, a degree in Occupational Therapy, and at least 2 years of experience in hand and upper extremity treatment. BLS certification is required, while CHT credentialing is highly desired.
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 (300 salary observations; 519 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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, 45% 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 at Evergreen Health 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.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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