Occupational Therapist Jobs in Carlton, OR

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 14 days ago

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Join as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility and stability....

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Travel Occupational Therapist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Woodburn, OR (21 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodburn, OR (21 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 1 day ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Occupational Therapists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Occupational Therapist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center - 26/27 SY

  • Northwest Regional School District
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center - 26/27 SY JobID: 3385 Position Type: Licensed/Occupational Therapist Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Location: Columbia County Service Center...

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Occupational Therapist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center - 26/27 SY

  • Mac's List
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Department: Early Learning Location: Columbia Service Center Reports To: Program Coordinator Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule (Salary...

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Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) EXEMPT

  • Tuality Healthcare
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary - The Occupational Therapist functions as a member of the patient care team by providing occupational therapy services and is accountable for assessment, treatment, and education of...

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Occupational Therapist - Skilled - (OT)

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 6 days ago

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Travel Allied-Occupational Therapist, SNF

  • StaffDNA
  • Keizer, OR (21 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Keizer, OR (21 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Legacy Health
  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 14 days ago

Skills: Able to render patient services and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA/COTA), Therapy Aides and students....

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Occupational Therapist -Acute Care

  • Legacy Health
  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 15 days ago

Skills: Able to render patient services and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA/COTA), Therapy Aides and students....

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Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 15 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life...

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Travel Occupational Therapist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 18 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (7 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 18 days ago

THE POSITION: Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments...

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FWS Social Media Assistant, School of Occupational Therapy

  • Pacific University
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 20 days ago

Title : FWS – Social Media Assistant – Occupational Therapy Department and Location : School of Occupational Therapy, Hillsboro Campus, HPC2 3rd Floor Purpose : The School of Occupational Therapy social...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Providence
  • Sherwood, OR (18 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 21 days ago
  • Sherwood, OR (18 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 21 days ago

Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program, Or * Master's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program, Or * Ph.D. from an accredited Occupational...

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Occupational Therapist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center - 26/27 SY - PART TIME

  • Mac's List
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (23 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 22 days ago

Position Title: Occupational Therapist Department: Early Learning Location: Columbia County Service Center Reports To: Principal Compensation: Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule (Salary...

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Occupational Therapist

  • Providence Health
  • Newberg, OR (11 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (11 miles from Carlton, OR)
  • 22 days ago

Occasional specialized Occupational Therapy training to meet a particular department need, or equivalent education/experience. Oregon Occupational Therapist License upon hire....

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Carlton, OR

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Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Carlton, OR offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Carlton, OR
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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