Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehab
Medford, Oregon
Providence Medford Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Medford, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8 hours/day)
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Floating: Position may float between units, primarily IRF with occasional acute care depending on census
On-Call: Not required
Weekends: Not required
Block Schedules: Not required

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• 108 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates unless exempted by specialty (not required for outpatient PT)
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • 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 with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Background and Verification

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (Oregon, Washington, Alaska)

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may float to other nearby facilities)
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Competency and skills checklists as applicable, updated annually

Notes

• No weekend or on-call requirements
• 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Position primarily in inpatient rehab with some acute care floating
• Epic charting system used
• Free parking available onsite

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking a travel contract with a structured weekday schedule and a supportive acute care environment. First-time travel therapists are welcome.