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Occupational Therapist

Health Advocates NetworkHermiston, ORContract

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Agency
Health Advocates Network
Location
Hermiston, OR
Job type
Contract
Profession
Occupational Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$69.70
Weekly
$2,788
Yearly (full-time)
$144,976
Meals & incidentals
$476/week

This job pays about $69.70/hour — 29% 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 hourly rate 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, 3 of them in Hermiston.
  • 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– Hermiston,OR

Local Pay: $69.70/hour


Travel Package:

Travel Rate (based on 40 hours): Hrly $29. 57 Stipend (Lodging $770.00 + M&I $476.00) = $1,246.00

Total Comp :$2,428.80

Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. 

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. 

  • Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates  you refer.(Payable after 200 hours of work)

  • Personalized Support -  Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. 

  • Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

  • Shift- M-F 8:00A-4:30P

  • With weekend rotation

  • Must work Thanksgiving and New Years. 

Occupational Therapist Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate patients’ functional status and implement the physician’s plan of care.

  • Complete patient assessments, reassessments, and objective tests.

  • Communicate patient observations and treatment recommendations with the interdisciplinary team.

  • Educate and provide direction to patients and coworkers as appropriate.

  • Protect patient rights and provide compassionate, empathetic care.

  • Maintain accurate and concise documentation of patient care and communications.

  • Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in patient condition.

  • Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.

  • Complete required education and training programs.

  • Float to qualified departments as needed and perform other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current, valid, and unrestricted OR license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

  • Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association

  • Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

  • Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist.

  • Must have a valid drivers license.

  • Must have a current certification in BLS

  • Must show proof of auto insurance

  • Preferred: Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association. CRASE training: If travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period, CRASE training will be required.

  • Additional certifications may be required

  • Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

  • Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).

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