Certified Hand Therapist

Job Title: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Location: Salem, OR

Job Type: Full-Time Preferred (Near Full-Time Considered)

Role Overview

Provide specialized hand and upper extremity therapy for adult patients (ages 18+) in a dedicated outpatient hand therapy setting. Working alongside fellowship-trained hand surgeons and an experienced therapy team, you will perform evaluations, deliver evidence-based treatments, and design custom orthoses for complex post-operative, trauma, and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of upper extremity injuries and conditions.
• Develop and execute individualized treatment plans for an average volume of 10-15 patients per day.
• Design and fabricate custom orthoses for post-operative care, trauma, and functional recovery.
• Guide patients through progressive rehabilitation following surgery, fractures, tendon repairs, and nerve injuries.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and collaborate closely with surgical providers.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• No nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) or Physical Therapy (PT).
• Active Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
• Active Oregon OT or PT License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Minimum 2 years of strong orthopedic and upper extremity rehabilitation experience preferred (experienced CHTs preferred; new grads considered if ideal fit).
• Outpatient orthopedic/hand specialty practice experience and custom orthosis fabrication skills preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Days) + 6 Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance & License/Certification Support
• Sign-on bonus available ($5,000-$10,000 negotiable)