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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative acute care rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Portland, Oregon. This 13-week occupational therapy assignment supports adult and geriatric patients through evidence-based treatment, functional recovery, and discharge planning in a dynamic hospital setting. Apply now for this rewarding acute care OT opportunity in the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,920
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Setting: On-site acute care hospital rehabilitation
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend day each week, including Saturdays
• Call Requirement: None
• Scheduling Flexibility: Block scheduling may be accommodated, including Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience; acute care experience preferred
• Current occupational therapy licensure in Oregon and Washington
• Current BLS certification
• Current NBCOT certification
• Prior Epic documentation experience required
• Experience with acute care interventions, functional assessments, patient and family education, care planning, reassessments, and pre-discharge planning
• Experience supporting patients with neurological, orthopedic, cognitive, and medically complex conditions is highly valued
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and geriatric patients in an acute care hospital environment
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide treatment focused on patient safety, injury prevention, mobility, activities of daily living, and functional independence
• Support patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and other progressive neurological disorders
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safe transition planning
• Complete reassessments, document patient progress in Epic, and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, case management, therapy colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team
• Participate in discharge planning to promote safe and effective transitions from the hospital
• Float within the therapist’s scope of practice to support operational and patient care needs

Portland is a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its scenic beauty, welcoming neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and thriving food and arts culture. Apply now to join this acute care rehabilitation team and advance your occupational therapy career in Oregon.

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.