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Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy

University of Washington

Seattle, WAPer Diem / Temporary$53.04–75.9/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$53.04–75.9/hr
Location
Seattle, WA
Schedule
Per Diem / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AOTA Certification ExaminationWashington Occupational Therapist License Or Probational Certificate

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy will provide hand therapy to a trauma-based patient population at Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic. The role includes assessing and treating patients with routine to complex needs, coordinating care with other disciplines, and supporting patient and family education. The position is temporary and per diem, with a day shift and no telework.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand TherapyTherapeutic ExerciseManual TherapySplintingPhysical Agents

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy Program GraduationAOTA Certification Examination18 Months Occupational Therapy ExperienceWashington Occupational Therapist License or Probational CertificateCertified Hand Therapist

Full job description

No Telework

Seattle, WA

Part time

REQ-0000137923

Job Description

Harborview Hand Therapy Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for Occupational Therapist 2 – Hand Therapy.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Per diem

  • Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy for a trauma-based patient population.

  • Progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.

  • Assess and treat patient caseloads ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations and utilize training in the evaluation and treatment process.

  • Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

  • Implement treatment programs, which include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, splinting and physical agents.

  • Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor.

  • Acts as a resource within the rehab therapy department and for other health care professionals.

  • Participate in service or selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality hand therapy care.

  • Provides education training to other rehab therapy staff and health care professionals.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 18 months of professional occupational therapy experience.

  • Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist or has a valid probational certificate issued by the state of Washington to practice occupational therapy.

  • CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$53.04 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$75.90 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53.04–75.9/hr
  • Washington median$49–68/hr64 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–58/hr1,887 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $64.47/hr, is 7% above the Washington median midpoint ($60/hr) — in the top quarter of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 119 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Washington and 4,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,370 postings).
Education
1,963 of the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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