Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Gold Beach, OR. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while supporting development of a lymphedema program in a hospital setting. This opportunity includes working primarily in Gold Beach with required float coverage to a nearby location as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Oregon OT license required to start the assignment.
• Lymphedema certification or specialist training required. Candidates with equivalent lymphedema certification in PT will be considered.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• NPI number required.
• Experience working in an acute care or hospital environment preferred.
• Ability to float to a nearby location as needed.
• Compliance documentation must be completed by the facility deadline (typically required approximately two weeks before start).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience building or developing a lymphedema program preferred.
• Experience with outpatient and inpatient lymphedema management preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 10 hour days.
• Scheduled days will likely include Saturday through Tuesday with a 4x10 pattern or alternative 8-hour distribution based on therapist preference.
• Main location Gold Beach with float to a nearby community as needed.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits begin the first day and include options to support your travel assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled occupational therapy services while helping establish a lymphedema program that will expand local services. This role offers opportunity to influence patient outcomes, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to program development in a hospital setting.

Location Highlights

Gold Beach sits on the southern Oregon coast near the mouth of the Rogue River and offers easy access to beaches and coastal recreation. The area is within driving distance of Cape Sebastian and Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, with opportunities for river fishing on the Rogue River and hiking in nearby coastal forests. The community supports outdoor lifestyles with boating, whale watching excursions, and scenic drives along the Pacific Coast Highway.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.