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

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) hand therapy contract in Portland, Oregon, for an experienced clinician skilled in custom splinting, complex hand trauma, and postoperative rehabilitation.

Join a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team specializing in occupational therapy for adolescent and adult patients. You will provide expert hand and upper-extremity therapy while supporting functional recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.

Located in Portland, Oregon, this travel healthcare opportunity offers the chance to live and work in a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, creative culture, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy (OT) – Hand Therapy
• Assignment Type: Travel occupational therapy contract
• Location: Portland, Oregon, with scheduled coverage at a nearby metro-area outpatient rehabilitation clinic
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: Approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. scheduling window
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,920
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Documentation: Epic EMR experience required

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license eligible for practice in Oregon
• At least 2 years of professional occupational therapy experience, including significant hand therapy experience
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification preferred
• New graduates are not eligible for this travel OT assignment
• Strong clinical experience treating complex hand trauma, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and postoperative patients
• Advanced custom splinting experience, including static, functional, and Orthoplast splints
• Current BLS certification
• Prior Epic clinical documentation experience
• Ability to complete patient evaluations, reassessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and patient and family education
• Excellent communication, organization, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients with hand and upper-extremity conditions
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide specialized hand therapy treatment for complex hand trauma, tendon repair, nerve injury, reattachment, and related surgical conditions
• Design, fabricate, fit, and modify custom static and functional splints
• Use appropriate therapeutic interventions, including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin, and adaptive equipment assessment
• Monitor patient progress through reassessments and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, precautions, adaptive techniques, and equipment use
• Coordinate care with physical therapy, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other support professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely occupational therapy documentation in Epic
• Support safe discharge planning and promote each patient’s return to meaningful daily activities

Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist hand therapy opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a collaborative rehabilitation team.

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.