Home Health Occupational Therapist
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Home Health Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1; may visit up to 6 patients per day
• Productivity Standard: 30 productivity points per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Work: Not required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted within a 50-75 mile radius at the same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• Transportation: Traveler must have their own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to approximately 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• OASIS Experience: Required

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) but BLS is mandatory for this role

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but no specific color required; no jeans
• Charting: EPIC Remote Client (laptop) and Rover (phone app) with OASIS documentation
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard rates

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• State-specific background checks and abuse/neglect searches as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for Oregon Home Health caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation

Additional Notes

• Traveler may be required to complete a float policy acknowledgement (though floating is not required for this position)
• Must comply with all state-specific licensing and background check requirements, including multi-state licensure attestations if applicable
• Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

Summary

This is a travel/contract opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of skilled home health experience. The role involves day shifts with a 1:1 patient ratio, visiting multiple patients in the Portland, OR area. The position requires BLS certification, OASIS experience, and completion of Providence-specific training modules. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be prepared for travel within a 60-mile radius daily. First-time travelers are welcome, and weekend or on-call shifts are not required.

This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.