
Hospital | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Weekly
- $2,230
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $55.75/hour — 3% above 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).
Job description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Contract in Portland, Oregon
Join our healthcare team as a traveling Occupational Therapist providing skilled home health care throughout the Portland, Oregon area. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced home health OT who values independence, patient-centered care, and helping individuals achieve greater safety and function at home.
Make a meaningful difference through in-home occupational therapy while enjoying Portland’s vibrant Pacific Northwest lifestyle, scenic parks, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Occupational Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
- Healthcare Specialty: Occupational Therapist – Home Health
- Healthcare Setting: Home health with in-home patient visits
- Location: Portland, Oregon area with a 50-mile home health service territory
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 31, 2027
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shift: 8-hour days
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Travel: Local travel throughout the assigned Portland-area home health territory is required
Home Health Occupational Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Previous home health occupational therapy experience required
- Previous Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience required
- Active Occupational Therapist licenses in Oregon and Washington required before the start date
- Current authorization to practice occupational therapy in the assigned service area
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation, organization, and communication skills
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to patient homes throughout the 50-mile service territory
Occupational Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients in their homes and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled home health therapy interventions to improve independence, mobility, safety, and participation in activities of daily living
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, home safety, and strategies for continued progress
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings and functional outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated, high-quality home health services
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) and in accordance with applicable requirements
- Maintain a productivity expectation of approximately 30 points per week, or 6 points per day
Apply now to join our Portland home health team and make a meaningful impact as an Occupational Therapist 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.
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