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Milwaukie, Oregon

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) | Starting at $40/hr | Skilled Nursing | Milwaukie, OR The therapists who do well here are dependable, flexible, and enjoy being part of a team that works together to support residents. We value hard work, good communication, and a positive approach to care.

A unique location: we're a busy, high-energy skilled nursing facility tucked away on a quiet street in Milwaukie, giving you the excitement of a thriving rehab program without the chaos of a busy commercial area What You'll Do - Evaluate and treat residents in a skilled nursing setting - Develop and carry out individualized occupational therapy treatment plans - Educate residents and families throughout the rehab process - Complete timely documentation and maintain regulatory compliance We're Looking For - Current Oregon license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) - Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain) - Strong communication and clinical skills We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat residents within a skilled nursing setting by developing individualized occupational therapy plans. Educate residents and their families while maintaining timely documentation and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Oregon license as an Occupational Therapist and a current CPR certification. Strong clinical and communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical Documentation

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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83kOccupational Therapy median $117k (middle half $103k–$119k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oregon142 active9,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment157 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
1
$134k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Milwaukie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k
Typical market rent
$1,809/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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