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Adventist Health
Tillamook, Oregon

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$31.55-$43.27/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950.

We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese.

The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.

Job Summary

Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
  • Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education:

Preferred

  • Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

  • Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
  • Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
  • Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
  • Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
  • Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments for various patient populations under the supervision of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with patient mobility, and maintaining clinical equipment.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Technical degree in occupational therapy and a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license. CPR or BLS certification is mandatory, with two years of rehabilitative experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy TreatmentPatient TransferTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient SafetyEquipment MaintenancePatient SchedulingGeriatric RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationNeurologic RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationSplinting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Tillamook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$469k
Median resident rent
$1,241/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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