Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,240 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 09/28/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Days, 5x8hrsHours: 40 hrs/wkStart Date: Sep 28, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of inpatient acute care experience and Epic charting proficiency.DetailsAcute Care Hospital setting within a large, 536-bed short-term acute care teaching hospitalDay shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMWeekend rotation required, approximately 4 weekend days per monthBlock scheduling requiredFloating between units requiredEpic EMR used for chartingRequirementsMinimum 1 year of experience requiredInpatient acute care hospital experience requiredLarge acute care hospital experience preferredBLS certification requiredNBCOT certification requiredEpic charting experience requiredTrauma Level I and II experience preferredCompact license must be in hand at time of submissionLicense required if applicable2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years requiredAdditional InformationProvide occupational therapy services including assessment, evaluation, plan of care, reassessments, and discharge planningDevelop and implement home exercise programsProvide patient and family education on safety and injury preventionPerform lifting and transfer techniques as neededHandle telephone communications as part of daily dutiesMay be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted locationMust commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront at time of applicationLocal candidates accepted within 50 miles at a lower bill rateReturning staff may reapply after a 3-month waiting periodScrubs of any color accepted, except OR/Cath Lab where scrubs are facility-providedNo parking fees at this facilityFirst-time travelers may be considered for this block positionAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-749924. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care HospitalAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.