Certified Hand Therapist (OT or PT)

Kingfisher Recruiting; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

PTO 120 hours

Holidays

401(k) match

CE allowance

License renewal support

Wellness benefits

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is representing a Salem-based outpatient hand therapy practice seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join a close-knit team. The role offers a Monday–Friday full-time schedule with collaborative care alongside hand surgeons and a strong patient referral workflow.

You will evaluate and treat upper extremity conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and document care using NextTech in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Active Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential is required.
• Licensed OT or PT, or eligible for Oregon licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one hand therapy services.
• Evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using NextTech.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient care skills

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or qualifying Physical Therapy degree

OT or PT licensure in Oregon or eligible

Tools

NextTech

Job description

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – OT or PT

Location: Salem, Oregon
Position: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $60-$68/hour ($124,000 - $141,440 annually)
Sign-On Bonus

Benefits & Perks

• Sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $570/month employer contribution toward health insurance
• 120 hours of PTO annually: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick leave
• 6 paid holidays, with floating holidays when applicable
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• $2,500 continuing education allowance
• Professional license renewal assistance
• Medispa and wellness benefits
• Potential leadership and management opportunities

About the Opportunity

This is a chance to join an established, highly regarded outpatient hand therapy practice in Salem, Oregon, seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join its team.

This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with hand surgeons in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with strong referral demand. The team is small, supportive, and close-knit, with opportunities for professional growth and potential future leadership.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one hand therapy services.
• Evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using NextTech.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Schedule & Caseload

• Monday–Friday, full-time, consistent schedule
• Typically 11–12 patients daily
• Individual treatment sessions generally lasting 30–60 minutes
• Administrative and documentation time incorporated into the workday

Qualifications

• Active Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential required
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT), or eligible for Oregon licensure
• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or qualifying Physical Therapy degree
• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience preferred
• Comfortable practicing independently
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient care skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a CHT seeking a stable, established practice with strong patient demand, direct collaboration with hand surgeons, and a supportive team environment. The practice also offers potential future leadership opportunities as the department continues to grow.