Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Portland, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Certified Hand Therapist (OT/PT) for an outpatient hand clinic role requiring 2+ years of hand therapy experience and expertise in custom splinting.

Details

• Outpatient hand clinic setting split between two locations: 3 days at the main campus building and 2 days at a nearby clinic
• Adult outpatient population with focus on hand injuries
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• No floating required within this unit
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OT or PT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hand therapy required
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) certification required
• BLS certification required
• Expertise in custom splinting required
• Experience with complex hand trauma and surgeries required
• Epic charting experience required
• New grads will not be considered

Additional Information

• Perform evaluations, assessments, plans of care, reassessments, and discharge planning for hand therapy patients
• Utilize modalities including electrical stimulation, paraffin bath, ultrasound, and splinting techniques
• Fabricate functional and static splints using materials such as Orthoplast
• Treat conditions including hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, reattachments, and soft tissue injuries
• Provide patient and family education as part of care plan
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Returning staff must have a gap of 6+ months since their last assignment to be eligible
• Time off requests must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks