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Medford, Oregon

Occupational Therapist Temporary OT - Short-term Assignment - SNF - Medford, OR - Avamere Rehab of Rogue Valley

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Temporary Occupational Therapist (OT)

Short-term Assignments

Schedule: Assignment length may vary based on facility need

Pay Range: $55.00 to $70.00/hr DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab of Rogue Valley - 625 Stevens St. Medford, OR 97504

Apply at: Teamavamere.com

Why Consider This Temporary Role

  • Work directly with an in-house therapy team
  • No agency placement fees or productivity pressure
  • Predictable schedule during assignment
  • Supportive facility leadership and rehab team
  • Competitive temporary pay rates

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule Options

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
  • Support the rehab team during a temporary coverage period.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy
  • Able to practice unencumbered
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
  • Must speak, read, and write English fluently
  • Must have an active CPR/BLS certification
  • Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute care preferred.
  • Ability to step into a temporary / interim role

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SupervisionCommunicationMultitaskingMedicare KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance

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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 14 employers

11
<$110k
3
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
1
$160k
1
$207k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
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 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Avamere

Benefits & Perks

In-house therapy team
No agency placement fees
No productivity pressure
Predictable schedule during assignment
Supportive facility leadership
Competitive temporary pay rates
Flexible schedule options