Hand Therapist (OT) – Flexible Full/Part‑Time, Collaborative Team

Proliance Surgeons; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly physician workshops

Paid memberships and licenses

Surgical observation opportunities

Continuing education package

Daily paid documentation time

Direct access to referring physicians

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians in Kirkland is seeking a Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to join our established hand therapy team. The successful candidate will work with four hand surgeons and a team of five OTs to provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

Open to 20-40 hours per week with a schedule negotiable; clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm. WA OT license required; CHT preferred but training offered.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed OT in Washington.
• CHT preferred; willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to maintain up-to-date records.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Track patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Promote a safe, high-quality care environment in therapy sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Patient-centered care

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Washington

Job description

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 schedule is available.

Open to 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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