Travel Occupational Therapist Job
The Occupational Therapist is a travel assignment in Hermiston, OR, beginning 04/20/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,978–$2,035 per week and guaranteed 40 hours per week. The role follows a day shift schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM), conducting home-based therapeutic services in a home health and hospice care setting. The position supports patients to regain independence in self-care, daily activities, leisure and work as part of an interdisciplinary team under supervision of the Home Health and Hospice Manager.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,978–$2,035 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5x8)
- Start date: 04/20/2026
- Setting: Home health and hospice care (home visits) while traveling
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status and interpret the physician’s plan of care; develop and implement OT interventions.
- Complete initial assessments and reassessments, making decisions based on objective tests and measurements.
- Communicate observations, recommendations and treatment plans as an interdisciplinary team member; participate in team meetings to coordinate care.
- Educate patients and caregivers, provide direction to coworkers as appropriate, and document all communications and treatment activities accurately.
- Work both independently and collaboratively; protect patient rights and demonstrate empathy, especially in cases of grief, pain or trauma.
- Adapt to emergency situations, monitor for changes in condition, and engage in required education for program standards as applicable to home health and hospice.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the AMA/AOTA; eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Licenses/certifications/registrations: Licensed by the State of Oregon as an Occupational Therapist; valid driver's license; current BLS certification; proof of auto insurance.
- Experience/knowledge: Knowledge of occupational therapy as it relates to physical disability, rehabilitation procedures, elderly populations, and home health/hospice concepts; continuing education is desirable.
- Travel and driving: Must have reliable personal vehicle for home visits; ability to travel to patient locations.
- Preferred: Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Additional: CRASE training may be required if the travel assignment extends beyond six months.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly pay: $1,978–$2,035 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks with potential extension
- Travel support and ongoing assignment assistance from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Access to required program education and onboarding materials relevant to home health and hospice
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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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