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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - Hand Therapy in Portland, Oregon
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) hand therapy contract in Portland, Oregon, for an experienced clinician skilled in custom splinting, complex hand trauma, and postoperative rehabilitation.
Join a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team specializing in occupational therapy for adolescent and adult patients. You will provide expert hand and upper-extremity therapy while supporting functional recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.
Located in Portland, Oregon, this travel healthcare opportunity offers the chance to live and work in a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, creative culture, and welcoming neighborhoods.
Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details
Specialty: Occupational Therapy (OT) - Hand Therapy
Assignment Type: Travel occupational therapy contract
Location: Portland, Oregon, with scheduled coverage at a nearby metro-area outpatient rehabilitation clinic
Start Date: October 26, 2026
End Date: January 25, 2027
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
Shift: 8-hour day shifts
Hours: Approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. scheduling window
Weekly Hours: 40
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,920
Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
Documentation: Epic EMR experience required
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements Current Occupational Therapist license eligible for practice in Oregon
At least 2 years of professional occupational therapy experience, including significant hand therapy experience
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification preferred
New graduates are not eligible for this travel OT assignment
Strong clinical experience treating complex hand trauma, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and postoperative patients
Advanced custom splinting experience, including static, functional, and Orthoplast splints
Current BLS certification
Prior Epic clinical documentation experience
Ability to complete patient evaluations, reassessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and patient and family education
Excellent communication, organization, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist Responsibilities Evaluate adolescent and adult patients with hand and upper-extremity conditions
Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
Provide specialized hand therapy treatment for complex hand trauma, tendon repair, nerve injury, reattachment, and related surgical conditions
Design, fabricate, fit, and modify custom static and functional splints
Use appropriate therapeutic interventions, including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin, and adaptive equipment assessment
Monitor patient progress through reassessments and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response
Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, precautions, adaptive techniques, and equipment use
Coordinate care with physical therapy, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other support professionals
Maintain accurate and timely occupational therapy documentation in Epic
Support safe discharge planning and promote each patient's return to meaningful daily activities
Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist hand therapy opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a collaborative rehabilitation team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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