Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$63/hr

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Job Description

A leading home health organization in Salem, Oregon is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its growing rehabilitation team!

Pay: $58.00 - $63.00/hour

Occupational Therapist Opportunity

  • Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
  • Open to full-time, part-time, and PRN candidates
  • Guaranteed weekly pay
  • Mileage reimbursement provided

Relocation Assistance Available

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' functional abilities in their home environment and develop personalized treatment plans
  • Implement therapeutic activities to improve patients' ability to perform daily living tasks
  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and techniques to promote safety and independence
  • Monitor patient progress and update care plans based on individual needs and outcomes
  • Document visits and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary home health team

Occupational Therapist Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
  • Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license required
  • Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience required
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle required

The Surrounding Oregon Community

  • Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley with easy access to Portland, Eugene, and the Oregon Coast
  • Surrounded by wineries, parks, rivers, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools, shopping, dining, and local events
  • Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with scenic beauty, affordable living, and year-round activities

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients in their home environment to develop and implement personalized treatment plans. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting visits, and educating caregivers on safety and adaptive techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active Oregon license. A minimum of one year of experience, current BLS/CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCare plan managementDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationBLS certification

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 ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 16 employers

8
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
14% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Weekly Pay
Mileage Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off