Occupational Hand Therapist

Mayo Clinic; Kirkland (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a motivated Hand Therapist to join their Outpatient Therapy Team in Kirkland. The role involves assessing and treating hand and upper extremity conditions in a fast-paced environment, requiring experience, flexibility, and attention to detail. The organization prides itself on comprehensive employee benefits and contributions to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Reduced benefits premiums

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based assessments and treatment plans for patients with upper extremity conditions.
• Develops attainable treatment goals in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Accountable for performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Education

Baccalaureate, Master's Degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Wage Range: $45.42 - $72.68 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.

At EvergreenHealth our staff our proud to work for an organization that has received national recognition for the following:

• Named one of American’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2024, one of the only hospitals in the Seattle* area (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, WA CBSA) to receive this designation.
• Named by Becker's Hospital Review among the nation's 100 great community hospitals for 2024 for improving the health of their communities, staying focused on personalized care and clinical excellence.
• In 2023 EvergreenHealth was one of two hospitals that received the Patient Safety Excellence Award throughout the states of WA, ID, OR, MT, and Alaska
  

Job Summary:

Evergreen Health is looking for a motivated Hand Therapist to join our growing Outpatient Therapy Team. We are located in the DeYoung Pavilion across the street from Evergreen’s main campus in Kirkland and have a satellite clinic in Kenmore, Washington. Certification in hand therapy is preferable but we will also consider applicants who are in the process of certification. This is a, fast-paced practice that requires flexibility, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and quick critical thinking skills.
Our hand therapy team works in close communication with the referring hand and orthopedic surgeons. Typical conditions treated include but are not limited to tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, repetitive strain injuries, arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture. Services provided include post-operative management of upper extremity, custom splinting, joint mobilization, manual therapy, edema management, modalities, taping techniques, wound care, scar management, range of motion and strengthening exercises.

Primary Duties:

Provides evidence-based assessment and treatment plans designed to optimize functional outcomes for patients with upper extremity conditions.
Develops attainable treatment goals in coordination with the interdisciplinary team that promote functional abilities in patients with upper extremity injuries.
Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:
Minimum 2 years of experience in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington
Baccalaureate, Master's Degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Knowledge and training in the special needs of patients from young adult to geriatric ages.

DESIRED for the position:
Membership in a professional organization
Certified Hand Therapist