Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

  • American Traveler
  • Merced, California
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and an active CA license for an acute care assignment working across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities
  • Work in an acute care hospital and offsite outpatient therapy center
  • Diverse caseload includes inpatient adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary conditions, as well as outpatient patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
  • Hand therapy comprises a significant portion of OT services
  • Day shift position with 8-hour shifts
  • OTs may float between inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings as needed
  • Average hospital census of 150 with a total of 189 beds
  • Use of Cerner B EMR system; Cerner EMR experience preferred
  • General department orientation with a skills checklist and assigned clinician
  • Responsibilities include providing therapy to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on hand therapy in OT
  • Interdisciplinary team includes therapy leaders, aides, PTs, STs, COTAs, and OTRs
  • Scrub dress code is burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt with black pants and shoes
  • No weekend or holiday work required for OTs on the 8-hour schedule
  • OTs are expected to float as needed to support patient care across departments
  • Facility holds JCAHO certification for Stroke and has an early mobility program
  • Returning candidates must not have worked at associated facilities (including CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity) within the past year
  • Candidates living within certain states must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
Requirements
  • Current, active Occupational Therapist license in CA required for consideration (license required if applicable)
  • Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • References must include one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
  • Copy of drivers license required for consideration
  • Ability to work with a diverse patient population across different care settings
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 487716061
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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