Travel Outpatient Hand Occupational Therapist - $2,280 per week

About the Role

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational or Physical Therapist for an outpatient hand therapy position in Hillsboro, Oregon. This is a 13-week travel assignment with a start date of August 24, 2026, offering 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule.

The role is based in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic specializing in hand therapy, with options for either 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) or 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). No floating is required within this unit, though candidates may occasionally float to an affiliate hospital per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient hand therapy in a specialized clinic setting.
• Use Epic EMR for documentation and charting.
• Adhere to facility policies, including potential floating to an affiliate hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in outpatient hand therapy (new graduates will not be considered).
• Active Oregon state license required at time of submission.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required (RQI not accepted).
• Epic EMR experience required.
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted.
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required.
• Comprehensive background check required with no tolerance for issues.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers and local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction.
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks.
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must be separated for 6+ months before returning as a traveler.
• Refusal to float to an affiliate hospital may result in contract cancellation.
• Pre-start training modules vary by profession and must be completed.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of the assignment.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Substantial housing stipends.
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians.

Pay

Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• 13-week assignment starting August 24, 2026.
• 40 hours per week, day shift.
• Option for 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) or 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM–4:30 PM).