Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist
Medford, Oregon
Providence Medford Medical Center

Job Opportunity: OT Inpatient Rehab (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

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

Job Details

• Position floats between units
• No on-call required
• One regular weekend shift per week required
• Patient ratio: 6 patients per 8-hour day
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 108
• Charting system: Epic

Required Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy - OT Inpatient Rehab)
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timers OK)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Occupational Therapy license for Oregon
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke, CPI, IV Certification, MAB, and other certifications as applicable must be verified per clinical track (check specific requirements)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health clearances:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Background checks including nationwide, state-specific, and specialty-specific checks as applicable
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Skills checklists and competency exams as applicable, updated annually

Facility & Regional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services - Oregon WorkRamp modules prior to start (specialty and regulatory modules)
• Must comply with Providence float policy acknowledgment (may float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Epic training modules required and must be completed prior to moving to productive work status
• Oregon-specific abuse/neglect search and other state-specific background checks as required

Work Schedule & Environment

• Short Term Acute Care setting
• Scrub color: Any for RN/Allied staff; scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, and Maternal Child units
• Parking: No fee

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in an Inpatient setting
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an Occupational Therapist specializing in inpatient rehab in Medford, Oregon. The contract is approximately 13 weeks long. Candidates with at least 1 year of OT experience are eligible, including first-time travelers. The role requires weekend availability (one weekend shift per week) and flexibility to float between units. Compliance with Providence Health and Services credentialing, immunization, and training requirements is mandatory.

Note: This summary excludes contact information, pay rates, and facility names per instructions.