Job description
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Location: Pendleton, Oregon
Start Date: 09-14-2026
End Date: 12-14-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour day shifts
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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
- Provide exceptional occupational therapy services for patients with upper extremity injuries including shoulder repairs, wrist and elbow tendonitis, and fractures
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using ReDoc and MEDITECH for documentation
- Collaborate with rehab aides and a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Treat a mix of outpatient orthopedic patients, with occasional acute inpatient and rehab cases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with department standards
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home programs
Qualifications
- Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license (or ability to obtain)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Strong experience in outpatient orthopedics, specifically upper extremity conditions (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand)
- Experience with MEDITECH and ReDoc charting systems preferred
- Lymphedema training is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in upper extremity orthopedic rehabilitation
- Knowledge of acute inpatient, acute rehab, transitional care, and outpatient settings
- Skilled in hand therapy, including splinting and therapeutic exercise
- Proficient in MEDITECH and ReDoc documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of about 12 patients per day
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Professional development and CEU reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible scheduling with no weekends or holidays
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.