Travel Occupational Therapist - Weekly Pay

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for patients across various settings in Oregon.

You will assess medical histories, design personalized treatment plans, assist patients with daily tasks, and educate families and employers on care needs. This travel role requires flexibility, with responsibilities in acute care, home health, and workplace environments, and standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• 6 months of relevant experience in occupational therapy; new grads welcome.
• Valid NBCOT-OTR certification, state license, and BLS certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical histories, needs, and progress through observation and evaluation
• Develop personalized treatment plans with specific goals
• Assist patients with disabilities in performing daily tasks and recommend adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and improve patients' home or workplace environments
• Educate families and employers on care and accommodations
• Document patient activities, progress, and treatment outcomes following guidelines

Skills

6 months experience

Medical knowledge

Education

NBCOT-OTR certification

State license

BLS certification

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for patients in various settings.

Role Overview

Seeking a travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for patients in various settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical histories, needs, and progress through observation and evaluation
• Develop personalized treatment plans with specific goals
• Assist patients with disabilities in performing daily tasks and recommend adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and improve patients' home or workplace environments
• Educate families and employers on care and accommodations
• Document patient activities, progress, and treatment outcomes following guidelines

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience; new grads encouraged to apply
• Valid NBCOT-OTR certification, state license, and BLS certification
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean for extended periods

Additional Details

• Work 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Travel position with responsibilities in acute care settings
• Certifications may be required prior to assignment start