Occupational Hand Therapist
Description
Wage Range: $45.42 - $72.68 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 a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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