Occupational Therapist Temporary OT - Short-term Assignment - SNF - Medford, OR - Avamere Rehab of Rogue Valley
Listed compensation
$55-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
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