Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Assess patients in their home environment to identify functional needs and safety risks
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care focused on ADL independence and participation
• Document thoroughly in OASIS and EPIC, maintaining timely and accurate clinical records
• Provide hands-on ADL training, adaptive equipment recommendations, and wheelchair positioning
• Fit and evaluate prosthetics/orthotics and splinting options when appropriate
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to ensure coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on safety, transfers, and community reintegration
• Manage a focused caseload (may see up to 6 patients/day) while meeting productivity expectations

Qualifications

• Active Oregon Occupational Therapy license required
• BCLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience
• OASIS documentation experience required; please note if you lack OASIS experience
• EPIC (Home Health remote client) and Rover (mobile app) experience preferred
• Primary COVID vaccination series plus one booster required by facility
• Reliable personal transportation for daily travel to patient homes
• First-time travel clinicians welcome

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and home health care delivery
• Proficiency with OASIS documentation, EPIC charting, and Rover mobile workflows
• Skilled in patient assessment, plan of care development, and ADL training
• Experience with prosthetics/orthotics, dynamic and static splints, and upper extremity care
• Competence in wheelchair evaluation and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Hands-on manual skills such as myofascial release and joint mobilization
• Excellent patient/family education, safety planning, and transfer/lifting techniques
• Familiarity with billing/documentation expectations and National Patient Safety Goals

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can think about tomorrow while you help patients today
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between visits and adventures
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard and free parking for your convenience
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Portland is an easy city to love. When you are off the clock explore Forest Park's miles of trails or stroll through Powell's City of Books for a caffeine-and-book combo. Take a short drive out to the Columbia River Gorge and see scenic waterfalls like Multnomah Falls, or plan a weekend trip to Mt. Hood for hiking and snow activities. The Oregon Coast, including Cannon Beach, is within easy driving distance for a restorative weekend. Portland also offers eclectic food carts, renowned coffee shops, vibrant craft breweries, farmers markets, and an active arts and music scene to enjoy after work.

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