Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time
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Starting at $40/hr
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k | Occupational Therapy median $117k (middle half $103k–$119k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Oregon | 142 active | 9,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment157 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 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 |
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.
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