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Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

$2,165-2,647/week

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OT Acute Care Hospital

Overview

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Role: Occupational Therapist, Acute Rehab unit
Schedule: Day shift, 4 x 9-hour shifts (8:00 to 17:30), 36 hours per week, with 3 to 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period

Required Qualifications

Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Experience with Epic

Additional Notes

CAQH profile or authorization, Medicare surrogacy, financial release, and Oregon practitioner credentialing application are required for OT and PT candidates in certain outpatient rehab units. The source says the recruiter must confirm whether these apply to other therapy placements, including this acute rehab role.
Dress code and scrub color information is provided.
A campus parking map is provided for information only.

Facility

Salem Hospital

4.1rating(54 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

Anonymous

Cardiology (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

Pros

Coworkers are very helpful and it’s amazing to work with them!

Cons

Shortage of CNAs is the biggest minus and makes the day very heavy and exhausting!!!

Review of Salem Hospital on Oct 25, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
421 beds

ADDRESS890 Oak Street SoutheastSalem, OR 97301

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About Salem, OR

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Salem, OR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.

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