Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Portland, OR
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,260/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- 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
Location
Portland, OR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Expected 2 weekend shifts per month
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services within an acute care setting, including evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education
- Perform Adaptive Equipment Assessments (Adult) and Cognitive Assessments as part of patient care
- Float within the facility and across the system as requested to meet patient care needs
- Complete all assigned education modules within one week of assignment start
- Adhere to low census mandatory cancellation protocols, including notification at least 1.5 hours before shift start
Required Qualifications
- Active Oregon State Occupational Therapist license (or proof of Oregon license application and fingerprinting required at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience
- Acute care experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- One professional reference from a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager (preferably within the last year) required at time of submission
- Candidates must not reside within 50 miles of any facility in the health system — local travelers are not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health records system
- Prior travel therapy experience with demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new environments
- Familiarity with competency-based onboarding processes in hospital settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to gain valuable acute care experience in a dynamic, multi-site health system in the Pacific Northwest
- ASAP start date available with flexible Monday start options
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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