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

OT Home Health - Portland, OR

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Location: Portland, Oregon (and surrounding areas)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Setting: Home Health
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, may visit up to 6 patients per day (30 productivity points standard)
• Schedule Notes: No weekend requirement; facility cannot accommodate 4x10 or 3x12 shifts; no on-call or floating between units; no block scheduling
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 50-75 mile radius, considered local

Required Qualifications

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

Facility & Work Environment

• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Charting: EPIC Remote Client (laptop) and Rover app (phone) for documentation
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: At IRS standard rates

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must have a background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, motor vehicle record (required for home health), and state-specific abuse/neglect searches as applicable
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; must verify related degree or highest education level
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; 7 years required for advanced practice nurses or subcontractors
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate free of infectious disease and ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season (9/1–3/30); declination accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually for travel candidates; onsite testing available if no valid record within 1 year

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required
• Annual Regulatory Training: Not required for home health at this facility
• Float Policy: Acknowledgement required; traveler may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance (though this specific job does not require floating)
• RTO Restrictions: Confirm with hiring manager
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Notes

• First-time travel therapists are accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• No weekend or on-call shifts
• Facility groups clients to minimize driving time

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Occupational Therapy Home Health travel contract in Portland, Oregon.