
Hospital | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.63
- Weekly
- $2,065
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,380
- Start date
- September 27, 2026
This job pays about $51.63/hour — 4% 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
- 51 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Oregon from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $31.29 – $69.70/hour, median $53.47/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Oregon: $54.00/hour ($112,320/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($69.70/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs – Home Health Travel Contract in Portland, Oregon
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 12-week home health travel assignment in Portland, Oregon. This on-site healthcare role offers the opportunity to provide individualized occupational therapy care in patients’ homes while promoting independence, safety, and quality of life. Explore this Portland, Oregon occupational therapy job in a welcoming city known for vibrant neighborhoods, abundant parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Home Health Occupational Therapist Job Details
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Healthcare Setting: Home Health
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990–$2,140
- Start Date: September 27, 2026
- End Date: December 19, 2026
- Contract Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, generally 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
- Weekend and On-Call Requirements: None
- Coverage Area: Portland-area home health visits, with potential float coverage as needed
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in home health or a related community-based setting
- Current Occupational Therapist licensure in Oregon and Washington
- Current national occupational therapy certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area and provide skilled occupational therapy care in patients’ homes
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
Home Health Occupational Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients in their home environments and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled therapeutic interventions designed to improve function, mobility, safety, and independence
- Assess activities of daily living, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver support
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, compensatory strategies, precautions, and ongoing treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team members to coordinate effective, patient-centered home health services
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge planning accurately and promptly
- Adjust interventions based on patient progress, clinical findings, and changing care needs
Apply now for this Occupational Therapist home health travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
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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