Compare 654 occupational therapists in Seattle, WA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
654
Occupational Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
31%
Most common: OTR/L
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Seattle is home to one of the country's deepest concentrations of medical research and clinical talent. UW Medicine anchors the academic side, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a global leader in oncology, and Swedish Medical Center (now part of Providence) operates the largest community hospital network in the metro. The city also has a strong tradition of community health centers serving immigrant and underserved populations.
Seattle has 654 occupational therapists. The most common credential is OTR/L (31%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Seattle's medical geography centers on First Hill, sometimes called "Pill Hill," where Swedish, Harborview, and Virginia Mason cluster within a few blocks. UW Medical Center and Seattle Children's sit further north in the University District. The Link light rail connects Capitol Hill and the U-District to downtown, making hospital access by transit feasible. Crossing Lake Washington to the Eastside adds 20 to 40 minutes depending on bridge traffic.
Providers practice throughout Seattle. Capitol Hill is swedish Medical Center's First Hill campus and several LGBTQ+ affirming practices serve this dense, vibrant neighborhood. Fremont is a quirky neighborhood with growing healthcare options and proximity to UW Medical Center. Ballard is swedish Ballard campus provides community hospital care in this waterfront neighborhood. Queen Anne is lower Queen Anne is near the South Lake Union medical corridor and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Nearby hospitals include UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Swedish Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle University. UW Medicine is ranked among the top 10 medical schools in the US for primary care, serving a five-state region.
An initial evaluation lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The OT will assess your ability to perform daily activities, test strength and range of motion (especially upper body and hands), and evaluate sensory processing, cognition, and home or work environment as relevant. For children, evaluation often includes play-based assessment and parent interview. Treatment sessions are 30 to 60 minutes, typically one to three times per week. OTs use purposeful activities, exercises, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to help you reach your goals.
For children: see an OT if your child struggles with handwriting, avoids textures or certain foods (sensory processing), has difficulty with self-care tasks (dressing, feeding) compared to peers, or has fine motor delays identified by a pediatrician or teacher. For adults: see an OT after a stroke, hand or arm injury, joint replacement, traumatic brain injury, or when a chronic condition (arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's) makes daily tasks difficult. OTs also help with workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
Evaluation: $150-400 · Therapy session copay: $20-60 with insurance · Self-pay session: $100-200 · Hand therapy session: $100-250 · School-based OT: free through IEP
Occupational therapists specialize in hand therapy after injuries, surgeries, and conditions like carpal tunnel. They use splinting, exercises, and activity modification to restore function.
After a stroke, occupational therapists help you relearn everyday activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking. They adapt tasks and environments to maximize your independence.
Occupational therapists help children who struggle with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care tasks, and handwriting. Therapy is play-based and tailored to each child development level.
Occupational therapists teach joint protection techniques, recommend adaptive equipment, and design exercise programs that keep you active while protecting inflamed joints.
Repetitive strain injuries from desk work, manual labor, or any repetitive task respond well to ergonomic modifications and therapeutic exercises. Occupational therapists assess your work setup and design practical solutions.
Seattle, WA has 654 licensed occupational therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of occupational therapists in Seattle, WA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Premera Blue Cross and Regence Blue Shield are the two dominant commercial carriers in Washington State. Kaiser Permanente has a closed network. Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) is accepted at Harborview, UW Neighborhood Clinics, and most community health centers.
An evaluation costs $150 to $400. A session copay is $20 to $60 with insurance. A self-pay session costs $100 to $200. A hand therapy session costs $100 to $250. School-based OT is free through an IEP. Actual costs in Seattle, WA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Ask your plan about visit limits (commonly 20-60 per year) and whether OT and PT visits share a combined limit or have separate limits. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT may be covered under your DME benefit.
Seattle has three major systems: UW Medicine (academic), Swedish/Providence (community), and Kaiser Permanente (integrated). Harborview Medical Center (run by UW) is the region's only Level I trauma center. Your employer's insurance plan is the best starting point for choosing a system.
OTR/L stands for Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed and OTR stands for Occupational Therapist Registered. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Seattle, WA, 31% hold the OTR/L credential and 27% hold OTR. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
Some occupational therapists in Seattle, WA accept Apple Health, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers OT for children under EPSDT. Adult coverage varies by state. School-based OT through an IEP is free to families. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Apple Health participation before scheduling.
First Hill is the neighborhood just east of downtown Seattle where Swedish Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Virginia Mason are clustered. The nickname comes from this dense concentration of hospitals and medical offices.
Yes, but traffic matters. I-90 and SR-520 bridges connect the Eastside to Seattle, but commute times can double during rush hours. Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue and EvergreenHealth in Kirkland provide strong local options so you don't always need to cross the lake.
Top accepted carriers in Seattle, WA include qhp-38344, unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, and qhp-56707.
Most insurance plans cover occupational therapy with a prescription. Visit limits of 20 to 60 sessions per year are common. Medicare covers outpatient OT without a hard visit cap. Medicaid covers OT for children under EPSDT. For hand therapy (a specialized OT certification), verify your plan covers the certified hand therapist (CHT) designation. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT (shower chairs, dressing aids) may be covered under durable medical equipment benefits.