What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Grants Pass, OR. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide home health services helping patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily living skills while exploring a new community.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license required.
- BLS/CPR certification required (American Heart Association or equivalent).
- Minimum experience providing OT services in home health or community-based settings preferred.
- Ability to perform OT evaluations, subsequent visits, starts of care, recertifications, resumptions of care, and discharges.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for patient visits. Mileage reimbursed between visits as applicable.
- Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree.
- Preferred: prior experience working in Josephine County or familiarity with local community resources.
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Assignment Details
- Facility type: Home Health.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift hours: 0800-1600.
- Weekly hours: 36 (weekly hour guarantee).
- Shift schedule: Days 5x8.
- On call/weekend requirement: No.
- Coverage area: Josephine County.
- Primary responsibilities: OT evaluations, follow-up visits, possible start of care, recertifications, resumptions of care, and discharges.
- Dress code: Business casual or scrubs.
- Floating: May be required to travel within the coverage area to serve patients.
Location Highlights
Grants Pass offers outdoor recreation and a small-city lifestyle within close reach of multiple natural attractions. The city sits on the Rogue River, providing rafting and fishing opportunities in riverfront parks and downtown riverfront access within minutes. The area is about 45 miles from Crater Lake National Park and roughly 30 miles to the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, offering hiking, camping, and scenic drives. The local downtown district features galleries, restaurants, and antique shops within a short commute of residential neighborhoods, supporting a relaxed, suburban lifestyle with outdoor-adventure options. Public transit and regional airports are available within reasonable driving distance for regional travel and connections.