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GHR HealthcarePortland, ORTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Portland, OR
Job type
Travel
Profession
Occupational Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$44.75
Weekly
$1,790
Yearly (full-time)
$93,080

This job pays about $44.75/hour — 17% below the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Oregon ($54.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Occupational Therapist jobs in Oregon right now

  • 42 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Oregon from 5 agencies, 14 of them in Portland.
  • Pay in these listings: $25.75 – $69.70/hour, median $53.96/hour.
  • Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Oregon: $54.00/hour ($112,320/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($69.70/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Therapy Travel Job in Portland, Oregon

Travel to Portland, Oregon for a 13-week outpatient hand therapy assignment in the South Waterfront area. Enjoy working in Portland’s vibrant South Waterfront neighborhood, a scenic and welcoming riverside area known for its walkable setting, modern amenities, and easy access to the city’s lively downtown. This Occupational Therapist (OT) role is ideal for a clinician with strong hand therapy experience who enjoys helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence through specialized rehabilitation care.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Outpatient Hand Therapy
  • Employment Type: Travel Occupational Therapist
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,790 - $1,920
  • Schedule: 5 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
  • Shift Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation
  • Location: Portland, OR 97239

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of hand therapy experience required
  • Occupational Therapist experience in outpatient rehabilitation preferred
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred; strong hand therapy background required
  • BLS certification required
  • Valid state license preferred at time of submission
  • Experience with Epic required
  • Ability to manage adult and adolescent patient populations
  • Strong skills in custom splinting, upper extremity rehab, and complex hand trauma cases

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, upper extremity, and soft tissue injuries
  • Create individualized occupational therapy treatment plans to support recovery and functional improvement
  • Design and fabricate custom splints and orthotic solutions
  • Support patients recovering from trauma, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, and post-surgical procedures
  • Provide patient and family education on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and functional strategies
  • Document accurately and efficiently in Epic
  • Collaborate with rehab team members to deliver high-quality, coordinated care
  • Promote positive outcomes through skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered therapy

Apply now for this rewarding travel Occupational Therapist job in Portland, Oregon and join a dynamic outpatient hand therapy team today.

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.

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