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Evergreen Health
Kirkland, Washington

Occupational Therapist - Hand

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46.33–$74.14 /hr

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Wage Range: $46.33 - $74.14 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.

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

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningUpper Extremity CareClinical Documentation

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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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 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

Washington Paid Sick Leave
457(b) retirement plan
Free parking
Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount