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The UW Medical Center-Montlake – Exercise Training Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Occupational Therapist 2 - Certified Hand Therapist.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week
- Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hand Therapist will provide services to patients using specialized skills, including assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy.
- This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.
- The Hand Therapist will assess and treat a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations.
- 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, fabrication of orthoses, and evidence-based utilization of physical agents.
- Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor. The Therapist acts as a resource within the Exercise Training Center.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule patients for treatment and evaluations.
- Plan treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.
- Collaborate with the therapy departments throughout UW Medicine to optimize patient care and staffing.
- Interpret and carry out the referrals of the physician and other referring providers; protect confidential data; demonstrate economic use of time, equipment and supplies; provide for the safety and welfare of patients and other employees.
- Document intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems. Documentation includes assessment, measurable criteria, goals, method of treatment, home program and plan. Adapts plans according to patient responses to interventions.
- Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
- Coordinate patient care programs with treatment team to facilitate and enhance functional outcomes.
- Assist in the review of program quality and development of procedures and protocols for the service area.
- Educate, instruct, and be a resource to, residents training at the Exercise Training Center, in the area of hand and occupational therapy. Supervise clinical performance evaluation of affiliating OT and OTA students.
- Fabricate orthoses for a variety of non-operative and post-operative conditions with a variety of orthotic materials.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 12 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
- OR Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification or registration.
- Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$50.36 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$74.22 hourly
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
Job Description
The UW Medical Center-Montlake – Exercise Training Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Occupational Therapist 2 - Certified Hand Therapist.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week
- Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hand Therapist will provide services to patients using specialized skills, including assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe hand therapy.
- This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.
- The Hand Therapist will assess and treat a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations.
- 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, fabrication of orthoses, and evidence-based utilization of physical agents.
- Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor. The Therapist acts as a resource within the Exercise Training Center.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule patients for treatment and evaluations.
- Plan treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.
- Collaborate with the therapy departments throughout UW Medicine to optimize patient care and staffing.
- Interpret and carry out the referrals of the physician and other referring providers; protect confidential data; demonstrate economic use of time, equipment and supplies; provide for the safety and welfare of patients and other employees.
- Document intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems. Documentation includes assessment, measurable criteria, goals, method of treatment, home program and plan. Adapts plans according to patient responses to interventions.
- Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
- Coordinate patient care programs with treatment team to facilitate and enhance functional outcomes.
- Assist in the review of program quality and development of procedures and protocols for the service area.
- Educate, instruct, and be a resource to, residents training at the Exercise Training Center, in the area of hand and occupational therapy. Supervise clinical performance evaluation of affiliating OT and OTA students.
- Fabricate orthoses for a variety of non-operative and post-operative conditions with a variety of orthotic materials.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination AND 12 months of professional occupational therapy experience.
- OR Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification or registration.
- Licensed by the state of Washington as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$50.36 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$74.22 hourly
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian respiratory therapy qualifications vary in structure from U.S. programs. Confirm your degree maps to a U.S. bachelor's level before the LCA stage, since the DOL prevailing wage determination and specialty occupation standard both depend on it.
Target hospitals with existing E-3 sponsorship history
Large health systems and academic medical centers, including VA hospitals and university-affiliated ICUs, have HR and legal teams already familiar with LCA filing. Approaching employers who have never sponsored a visa means you're training them on the process mid-hire.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in the prevailing wage selection delay everything. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end so credentialing gaps don't stall your timeline.
Get your NBRC credential before the offer stage
Most U.S. hospital employers require Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Without it, offers in ICU and acute care roles are rare, and some states won't issue a license to a non-credentialed RT.
Confirm state licensure requirements match your start date
Each state issues its own RT license, and processing times range from two to eight weeks. Your visa approval and your employer's start date both depend on your license being active, so apply to the relevant state board as soon as you have a confirmed job offer.
Negotiate the employer's role in the filing process upfront
The E-3 requires your employer to sign the LCA, confirm prevailing wage compliance, and provide a formal job offer letter. Clarify during negotiations which HR contacts handle immigration paperwork so the filing doesn't stall after you've accepted.
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How do I find Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Search for Certified Respiratory Therapist positions directly on Migrate Mate to see employers who understand the E-3 process. Targeting health systems with existing international staff shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Certified Respiratory Therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Respiratory therapy requires a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a closely related clinical field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The DOL also recognizes it as a professional occupation in its wage classifications, so LCA certification is straightforward for qualified RT positions in hospital and acute care settings.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian respiratory therapists?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point during the year once you have a job offer. The H-1B cap is oversubscribed, meaning most applicants enter a lottery and many aren't selected. For Australian RTs, the E-3 is the practical path since H-1B selection is uncertain and the cap fills quickly each fiscal year.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I change hospital employers?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and provide a new job offer letter before you begin work. There's no portability rule like AC21 for H-1B holders, so plan for a two to four week gap between roles if you're switching without leaving the country for a new stamp.
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