Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Occupational Therapist – Acute Rehab (Day Shift) in Salem, OR. 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay $1,650–$1,770. Apply now to join our travel therapy team!

Join a dynamic healthcare team in beautiful Salem, Oregon, as a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Acute Rehab unit. This 13-week travel occupational therapy contract (Salem, OR 97301) gives you the chance to provide high-quality inpatient rehab care while enjoying Salem’s vibrant culture, scenic parks, and easy access to the Willamette Valley.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,650 – $1,770
• Location: Salem, OR 97301 (Salem, Oregon — Willamette Valley)
• Role: Travel Occupational Therapist / Travel OT
• Setting: Acute Rehab (Inpatient Hospital / Acute Care Occupational Therapy)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Shifts are typically 3x12-hour days per week; actual shift times may vary (e.g., 08:00 – 17:30 for 9.5-hour shifts). Schedule may also include 4x9-hour shifts and 3–4 weekend dates per contract.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract (Travel therapy job, contract occupational therapist)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Occupational Therapy experience required (inpatient rehab preferred)
• ICU experience strongly preferred (acute care, critical care experience valued)
• Travel experience required (prior travel OT or travel therapy assignments)
• Experience with Epic charting system required (electronic medical records, EMR)
• Current BLS certification required
• Specialty-relevant certification required at time of submission
• Ability to float to affiliate hospitals as needed (flexible, team-oriented therapist)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in the Acute Rehab unit (inpatient rehab, post-acute care)
• Conduct evaluations and assessments; develop and implement individualized treatment plans and perform re-evaluations
• Care for a diverse patient population including neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary diagnoses
• Utilize and assess adaptive equipment; perform adaptive equipment recommendations and training
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and injury prevention to support discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, PT, SLP, physicians, case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient care and progress using the Epic charting system (EMR documentation for occupational therapists)
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage as required

Advance your career with a meaningful travel OT assignment in Salem, OR. This travel occupational therapist role is ideal for OTs seeking acute care and inpatient rehab experience with Epic EMR exposure. Apply now and bring your clinical skills to a collaborative hospital team in Oregon’s capital!

Apply now to join our healthcare team — travel occupational therapy jobs like this fill quickly. Join our travel therapy team today!

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