Occupational Hand Therapist in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth
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Wage Range: $48.66 - $77.84 per hour
Evergreen Health is interested in connecting with motivated Hand Therapists for future opportunities within our Outpatient Therapy team. Our therapy services are based in the DeYoung Pavilion across from Evergreens main campus in Kirkland, with an additional satellite clinic in Kenmore and Monroe Washington.
We welcome interest from Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) as well as therapists who are actively working toward certification. Our outpatient practice is dynamic and collaborative, requiring flexibility, strong attention to detail, effective multitasking, and excellent clinical judgment.
Our hand therapy team works closely with referring hand and orthopedic surgeons to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of upper extremity conditions, including tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, repetitive strain injuries, arthritis, and Dupuytrens contracture. Services may include post-operative rehabilitation, custom orthotic fabrication, joint mobilization, manual therapy, edema management, therapeutic modalities, taping techniques, wound and scar management, and range-of-motion and strengthening programs.
By joining our talent community, you'll be considered for future Hand Therapist opportunities that align with your skills and experience as needs arise within our organization.
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.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Baccalaureate, masters degree, or certificate in Occupational Therapy
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington
- Knowledge and training in the special needs of patients from young adult to geriatric ages and is responsible for the needs associated with these groups.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS American Heart Association by start date
DESIREDfor the position:
- 2 years of experience in acute care and/or rehabilitative center
- Membership in a professional organization
Choices that care for you and your family
- 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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