Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Hand Therapy in Portland, Oregon

Explore a Portland, Oregon travel occupational therapy job focused on hand therapy, custom splinting, and postsurgical rehabilitation.

Join a specialized outpatient rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist (OT) during a 13-week travel assignment in the Portland metropolitan area. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults recover from complex hand injuries, trauma, and surgical procedures. Work across outpatient locations in Portland and Beaverton while applying advanced clinical expertise in a collaborative therapy environment.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,920
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, generally scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Practice Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation clinics in Portland and Beaverton
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Clinical Focus: Hand therapy, upper-extremity injuries, complex trauma, and postsurgical rehabilitation
• Documentation: Epic experience required

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license eligible for practice in Oregon
• At least 2 years of professional experience specializing in hand therapy
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification strongly preferred
• No new graduates; demonstrated independent clinical experience is required
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems; Epic experience is required for submission
• Advanced expertise in custom splinting and complex hand trauma and surgical rehabilitation
• Ability to complete required onboarding and competency modules before the assignment begins

Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adolescents and adults with hand, wrist, upper-extremity, nerve, tendon, and soft-tissue injuries
• Develop, implement, and reassess individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide rehabilitation following complex hand trauma, tendon repair, reattachment, and surgical procedures
• Design and fabricate custom static and functional splints using orthoplastic materials
• Perform therapeutic interventions such as electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, therapeutic ultrasound, and adaptive equipment assessment
• Educate patients and families on home programs, precautions, adaptive techniques, and strategies for maximizing functional recovery
• Collaborate with physical therapy, interpretation services, unit support staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, reassessments, and discharge planning in Epic

Portland offers an outstanding Pacific Northwest lifestyle, with easy access to scenic parks, rivers, mountains, and a vibrant arts and dining scene. This Oregon occupational therapy assignment provides an excellent opportunity to advance your hand therapy practice while enjoying the culture and natural beauty of the Portland metropolitan area.

Apply now to advance your occupational therapy career with this specialized travel hand therapy opportunity in Portland, Oregon.

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.