Cerebral Vascular Accident, Dementia, Epic Home Health, Epic Rover, Epic Systems, Home Care, Mobile Applications, Occupational Therapy, On Call, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Education, Reimbursement, Risk, Team Player
Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist, Home Health – Hood River, OR 97031Start Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Hood River, Oregon and surrounding areas
Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), Monday through Friday. No weekends required. May visit up to 6 patients per day with a standard productivity expectation of 30 points. This position requires 1:1 patient care in home health settings.
Highlights:- Home health occupational therapy position serving diverse patient populations including dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, orthopedic post-op, and post-stroke patients
- Flexible local and travel candidates accepted; competitive compensation for all qualified applicants
- Well-organized patient scheduling minimizes drive time; maximum daily radius of approximately 60 miles
- Free parking and IRS standard mileage reimbursement provided
- Business casual or scrubs accepted; no specific color requirements
- Comprehensive orientation and support using EPIC Remote Client for Home Health and Rover mobile app
Requirements:- Active Oregon and Washington occupational therapy licenses required (Washington license in hand preferred; Oregon may be pending)
- Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience required
- OASIS documentation experience required
- Current BLS/BCLS certification
- Reliable personal transportation required for patient visits
- Experience with EPIC charting system preferred
- Proficiency in functional activities, acute and chronic disorder management, adaptive equipment, and patient/family education
Why Join Us?This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' homes across the beautiful Columbia River Gorge region. You'll work with a supportive team that values work-life balance with no on-call requirements and no mandatory weekends. The position provides excellent scheduling with well-coordinated patient visits, comprehensive mileage reimbursement, and the flexibility of business casual or scrubs attire. First-time travelers are welcome, and guaranteed hours provide stability with minimal call-off risk.