Hand Therapist

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 days or five - 8 hour days, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Your role with us

Salem Health State Street Outpatient Rehabilitation is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled hand therapistto become a valued member of our specialized hand therapy team. Our therapists primarily treat post-operative patients referred by our esteemed Salem Health Medical Group Hand Surgeons. You'll collaborate closely with a highly experienced team that includes three on-site Hand Surgeons and two 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

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• State of Oregon Occupational therapist license.

Additional information

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred or at least 1 year of experience treating hand patients with strong orthotic fabrication skills 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.

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 community clinics and 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, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.