Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,317 per week

TotalMed Allied; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Travel benefits

Medical benefits

401k plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an assignment in Hermiston, OR. The OT will evaluate patients and develop plans of care for daily living skills in acute care settings.

Must have NBCOT-OTR and active state license; 6 months minimum experience required (new grads with suitable background may be considered). Role provides 40 hours/week, travel, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of therapy experience; new grads may be considered with appropriate background.
• Active BLS and NBCOT-OTR certification required; state license.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; good knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop plans of care to improve daily living skills.
• Provide therapy interventions to diverse patient populations in acute care.
• Educate family and employer on patient care and safety needs.
• Assess home or workplace for accessibility and recommend adjustments.
• Document patient progress and comply with state/insurance guidelines.

Skills

Stand/Walk long periods

Education

NBCOT-OTR Certification

OT License (state-specific)

BLS Certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Hermiston, Oregon.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

10/26/2026

Duration:

13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Hermiston, OR. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

• Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
• Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

RequirementsMust have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements

• BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1489292. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - TravelAbout TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1