Hand Therapist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a dedicated hand therapist for our State Street Outpatient Rehabilitation program in Salem, Oregon. The role focuses on evaluating and treating upper-extremity injuries, post-surgical cases, and functional restoration, working with a multidisciplinary team including hand surgeons and physician assistants.

You will fabricate orthoses, educate patients, and document care to support quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• OT license or license eligible in Oregon.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is preferred or at least 1 year of hand therapy with strong orthotic fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of upper extremity conditions, including post-surgical, traumatic, and repetitive use injuries.
• Design and implement personalized treatment plans to restore hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder function.
• Fabricate and adjust custom orthoses/splints to support healing and function.
• Collaborate with patients and families to set meaningful, measurable goals for daily living and work tasks.
• Provide patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and home exercise programs.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in accordance with billing and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate care with referring providers to ensure continuity and quality.
• Manage a dynamic outpatient caseload while meeting productivity targets.
• Maintain hand therapy competencies and pursue ongoing education and potential CHT certification.
• Participate in quality improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Hand therapy

Orthotics fabrication

Evidence-based evaluation

Education

OT license in Oregon

BLS certification

CHT preferred

Job description

Location Site: Salem Health Rehabilitation Services, 1600 State Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: State Street Outpatient Rehabilitation
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Your role with us

Salem Health State Street Outpatient Rehabilitation is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled hand therapist to become a valued member of our specialized hand therapy team. Our therapists primarily treat post-operative patients referred by our esteemedSalem Health Medical Group Hand Surgeons.You'll collaborate closely with a highly experienced team that includesthree on-site Hand Surgeonsandtwo Physician Assistants, fostering a dynamic and supportive clinical environment focused on exceptional patient care.

What you’ll do

• Conduct thorough, evidence-based evaluations of upper extremity conditions, including post-surgical, traumatic, and repetitive use injuries.
• Design and implement personalized treatment plans to restore hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder function.
• Fabricate and adjust custom orthoses/splints to support healing, improve function, and prevent deformities.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish meaningful, measurable goals that support daily living and work-related tasks.
• Provide patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and home exercise programs.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and progress in compliance with billing and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate care with referring providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Manage a dynamic outpatient caseload while meeting productivity and scheduling expectations.
• Maintain clinical competence in hand therapy through ongoing education and, if applicable, CHT certification.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and integrate lean practices into daily operations.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and team members.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to therapy aides and students as appropriate.

Required qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• State of Oregon Occupationaltherapist license or license eligible.

Additional information

• Certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred or at least 1 year of experience treating hand patients with strong orthotic fabricationskills will be considered.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple communityclinicsand West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuitionassistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health,you’llfind more than a job,you’llfind purpose,connection,and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].