Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$89k-$133k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Evaluates patients’ functional abilities and limitations through review of medical records, patient interviews, clinical observation, and standardized assessments.
- Assesses physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial factors affecting patients’ ability to perform daily activities.
- Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on evaluation findings, patient priorities, clinical judgment, and applicable provider orders.
- Provides occupational therapy interventions within scope of practice, training, and demonstrated competency, including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, self-care training, and strategies to improve participation in daily routines.
- Instructs patients in adaptive techniques, activity modification, joint protection, energy conservation, body mechanics, and safe use of assistive equipment.
- Recommends adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to support safety and independence at home, at work, and in the community.
- Monitors patients’ responses to treatment, reassesses progress, and modifies treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinates care with physicians, APPs, physical therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Plans for discharge, including home program recommendations, caregiver training, and coordination of additional services or resources.
Salary: Hiring range, based on experience and credentials: $88,524.80-132,787.20 per year
Workdays: This role will be primarily located at the East-side rehab clinic in Northeast Portland. Occasional coverage will be required on an as-needed basis at The Oregon Clinic Creekside Pavilion in Southwest Beaverton. Typical hours are Monday-Friday (Shift schedules are flexible, with ending times of either 5:40 PM or 6:00 PM, and based on the candidate's preference for an 8-, 9-, or 10-hour workday).
Qualifications that support success in this role are based on education,
experience and values including:
Required
- Current Oregon state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Current OTR certification through NBCOT.
- 2+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS may be required by specialty.
Preferred
- 5+ years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certification as a Hand Therapist (CHT).
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Make an impact in patient-focused healthcare. Look forward to coming to work and feel good about the work you do - apply today!
Premium Benefits
- Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
- Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
- Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
- Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
- Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance
Patients and peers recognize The Oregon Clinic as a top regional healthcare provider and employer. We are:
- Guided by our values of dedicating to excellence, compassionate and joyful connection, inclusive collaboration, listening humbly, and leading with integrity.
- The largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical and surgical practice in Oregon with a team of 1,500 team members across 30 specialties and our business office.
- Dedicated to providing the highest value care tailored to the needs of each unique patient.
- Proud to be consistently ranked by our employees as a Top 10 Workplace by The Oregonian.
Our Commitments
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: We are more than an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and embrace differences and a diversity of backgrounds.
Our goal is for patients, physicians, and team members to see and feel diversity, equity, safety, and inclusion in all aspects of their interactions with TOC clinics and administration.
- A safe workplace: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace for the safety of our patients and employees. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screenings.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patient functional abilities and develops individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills. They provide therapeutic interventions, coordinate care with the healthcare team, and manage discharge planning including caregiver training.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Oregon state license as an Occupational Therapist and OTR certification through NBCOT. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,491 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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