Home Health Occupational Therapist
Medford, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: Medford, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (no 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50-75 mile radius)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Traveler must have own transportation; occasional travel radius up to 50+ miles
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Primary series plus one booster required
• Charting System: EPIC/Oasis
• Attire: Any color scrubs
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and/or documentation required:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (primary series + booster)
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory safety clearance annually for respirator use

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• State-specific searches and attestations as required

Additional Notes

• Facility cannot accommodate alternative shift patterns such as 4x10 or 3x12
• Traveler may be required to comply with float policies within a reasonable distance (no floating expected for this role)
• Modules and training compliance required annually via the employer’s LMS system (WorkRamp)
• Must comply with all facility-specific regulatory and specialty-specific training requirements
• Traveler must be prepared to complete any required Epic training modules as assigned

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with home health experience who are ready for a travel contract in Oregon with a reputable home health provider.