Hand Therapist – Outpatient Rehab & Orthotics

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

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.