Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Therapy
Salem, OR
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an outpatient hand therapy position in Oregon, requiring 1-2 years of experience and Epic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient OT setting at a hospital in Salem, Oregon
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Caseload focused on outpatient hand therapy, including post-operative hand surgery patients
• Splinting services are a routine part of the caseload
• Epic EMR — experience is required with no exceptions
• Floating may be required to a nearby sister hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Responsibilities include patient evaluation and development and follow-through of individualized treatment plans
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates — no radius restriction
• All requested time off (RTO) must be finalized prior to submission and cannot be modified afterward; additional RTO requests after submission may result in removal from consideration or contract cancellation
• Former permanent employees of Salem Health must have been separated for at least 6 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Completion of non-billable facility modules (up to 8 hours) is required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Refusing to float when required may result in contract cancellation

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program with a BS, MS, or Doctorate in OT, or NBCOT certification
• Active Oregon OT license required — no pending licensure accepted
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical OT experience required
• Outpatient hand therapy experience required
• Experience with post-op hand surgeries and splinting required
• BLS certification from the AHA required
• Epic EMR experience required — no exceptions
• CHT certification preferred
• COVID vaccination required — no exemptions
• License required if applicable

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts