Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Portland, OR
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,281/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care
Location
Portland, OR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5x8-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Weekends expected (approximately 2–4 per month) | Block scheduling required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services within a short-term acute care hospital setting across multiple inpatient units
- Float between units as needed to meet patient care demands
- Conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions appropriate to an acute care population
- Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records
- Participate in holiday coverage — expected to work 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Required Qualifications
- Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license required — compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care hospital experience required — this is a hard-stop requirement
- Must be available for block scheduling and fluctuating weekend shifts
- Must commit to all RTO and scheduling requests being submitted upfront at time of submittal
- 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be considered at an adjusted rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience working in a large teaching hospital environment
- Familiarity with Epic charting system
- Experience floating between multiple inpatient units in a high-acuity setting
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, well-established teaching hospital with a broad patient population and diverse clinical exposure
- No on-call requirements and no parking fees associated with this assignment
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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