Location: Medford, OR

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day) with one regular weekend shift per week (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult patients and develop individualized plans of care focused on functional independence
• Provide skilled therapy for inpatient rehabilitation patients including orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
• Perform adaptive equipment assessments and train patients and families on safe use
• Deliver hands-on treatment including lifting/transfer training and modalities as appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate discharge planning and community re-entry
• Document assessments, interventions and progress efficiently in Epic
• Float to other inpatient units (ICU, telemetry, med-surg, ED, surgical units) as clinical needs require
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety and injury prevention

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist license in Oregon or license-pending candidates welcome (LIC PEND explicitly noted)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical OT experience (1Y / 1st timers OK)
• BLS certification required or willing to obtain (BLS preferred)
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, or adult rehab settings preferred
• Comfort using Epic for documentation and charting
• Willingness to float across units and work one regular weekend shift per week
• Strong clinical skills in adaptive equipment assessment, FIM, and discharge planning

Knowledge & Skills

• Evaluation and plan of care development
• Reassessments, documentation and discharge planning
• Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scoring
• Adaptive equipment assessment (adult) and training
• Home exercise program design and patient/family education
• Lifting and transfer training and safety techniques
• Modalities/manual skills: biofeedback, electrical stimulation, myofascial release
• Orthopedics and neurological rehab (hip/knee replacement, TBI, CVA, Parkinson’s, SCI)
• Prosthetic training and functional capacity evaluation
• Comfortable charting in Epic and working within an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage for peace of mind
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your credentials
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Medford, OR

Medford sits in the beautiful Rogue Valley—perfect for outdoor lovers. Explore nearby hiking at Roxy Ann Peak and Upper/Lower Table Rock, enjoy rafting and fishing on the Rogue River, or take a short drive to Crater Lake National Park for breathtaking scenery. The nearby town of Ashland offers the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and charming local dining. Winter brings skiing at Mount Ashland, and year-round you’ll find local wineries, farmers markets, and a friendly small-city vibe to enjoy on your off days.

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