Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Growth & Leadership Path

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) – OT or PT

Location: Salem, Oregon
Position: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $60-$68/hour ($124,000 - $141,440 annually)
Sign-On Bonus

Benefits & Perks

• Sign-on bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• $570/month employer contribution toward health insurance

• 120 hours of PTO annually: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick leave

• 6 paid holidays, with floating holidays when applicable

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match

• $2,500 continuing education allowance

• Professional license renewal assistance

• Medispa and wellness benefits

• Potential leadership and management opportunities

About the Opportunity

This is a chance to join an established, highly regarded outpatient hand therapy practice in Salem, Oregon, seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) to join its team.

This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with hand surgeons in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with strong referral demand. The team is small, supportive, and close-knit, with opportunities for professional growth and potential future leadership.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one hand therapy services.

• Evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions.

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.

• Collaborate with hand surgeons and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using NextTech.

• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Schedule & Caseload

• Monday–Friday, full-time, consistent schedule

• Typically 11–12 patients daily

• Individual treatment sessions generally lasting 30–60 minutes

• Administrative and documentation time incorporated into the workday

Qualifications

• Active Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential required

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT), or eligible for Oregon licensure

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or qualifying Physical Therapy degree

• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience preferred

• Comfortable practicing independently

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient care skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a CHT seeking a stable, established practice with strong patient demand, direct collaboration with hand surgeons, and a supportive team environment. The practice also offers potential future leadership opportunities as the department continues to grow.