Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Therapy
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Responsible for patient evaluation, development, and follow-through of treatment plans
• Experience in outpatient hand therapy required
• Experience working with post-operative hand surgeries and splinting required
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
• NBCOT certification
• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Required Documents & Compliance

• Clear copy of valid driver’s license, passport, or state ID
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• Physical exam within one year of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella antibody titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella antibody titer or vaccination or declination
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required year-round

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start (white background)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within the first week of starting
• Competency exams and required training modules must be completed by the due date
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisory reference within the last 12 months

Specialty Experience Requirement

• Minimum clinical experience in occupational therapy with emphasis on outpatient hand therapy and post-op hand surgery care

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with outpatient hand therapy experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Oregon.