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Grants Pass, Oregon

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - 3, 6, 9, or 12 Month Assignments + Benefits

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$48-$65/hr

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Job Description

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

3, 6, 9, OR 12 MONTH ASSIGNMENTS AVAILABLE

Grants Pass, Oregon

New Increased Wages! $48–$65 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and excellent benefits? Join our in-house therapy team supporting a skilled nursing facility in Grants Pass,

Oregon.

We are currently offering temporary assignment opportunities with flexible terms of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, allowing you to choose an opportunity that fits your lifestyle and career goals.

Whether you're seeking a short-term opportunity, a change of scenery, or a pathway into a longer-term role, you'll find a supportive team, strong leadership, and a resident-centered therapy environment.

Why Join Us?

  • In-house therapy team — focus on patient care, not productivity pressure
  • Affordable benefits — Medical plans as low as $38 per paycheck
  • Work-life balance — Earn up to 20 days of PTO per year
  • Flexible assignment lengths: 3, 6, 9, or 12 months
  • Full-time, Part-time, and PRN/On-Call shifts available
  • Opportunity to extend assignment or transition into permanent employment
  • Collaborative, team-driven environment focused on resident outcomes

Skills & Abilities

  • Screen, evaluate, and develop individualized treatment programs for patients
  • Design effective occupational therapy treatment plans and goals
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality care standards
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation and billing
  • Apply clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to support patient progress
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapist licensure as required by Oregon Board of

Occupational Therapy

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s or Doctorate preferred)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute experience preferred, but not required
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Annual Licensure Reimbursement for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses

Join a therapy team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and flexibility. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Screen, evaluate, and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment programs for patients in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal resident outcomes while maintaining accurate documentation and billing.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningEvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - 3, 6, 9, or 12 Month Assignments + Benefits at Volare Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,123 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

3
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

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$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grants Pass

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$1,677/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.8
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Grants Pass, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Volare Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Contributions
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education Opportunities
Annual Licensure Reimbursement