Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist | Acute Care | Lakeview, Oregon, United States
Start date: 10/05/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: Days | Guaranteed hours: 40 per week | Weekly pay: $1,903-$1,915
This travel assignment places you in an acute care setting focused on evaluating and restoring physical function through evidence-based occupational therapy. You'll work with patients referred by physicians and collaborate with families and the health team to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,903-$1,915 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: acute care environment

Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy and plan individualized treatment programs to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize independence.
- Develop and implement therapy plans using a combination of exercises, manual techniques, modalities, and compensatory strategies as appropriate.
- Monitor progress, reassess goals, adjust treatment plans, and engage family members and care teams in goal setting and discharge planning.
- Document patient responses, progress notes, and outcomes; maintain accurate records and communicate changes to the physician and care team.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and strategies to continue improvement after discharge.

Requirements
- License: Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in Oregon (Oregon State Board of Health) or equivalent licensure for practice in Oregon.
- Education: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-accredited program.
- Certifications: Current CPR certification.
- Experience: Relevant experience preferred but not required if all other requirements are met.
- Other: Current valid Oregon driver's license; ability to work in an acute care setting; basic computer literacy for charting and documentation.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance options
- Extension opportunities

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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