Travel Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of pediatric experience, specifically in feeding and eating difficulties, for a pediatric OT position.

• Work in a pediatric outpatient OT setting
• Primary caseload involves pediatric patients with feeding and eating difficulties
• Patient age ranges typically from 18 months and older, with preference for experience with 8 months and older
• Diagnoses include Pediatric Feeding Disorder, Oral Aversion, ARFID, Dysphagia, Autism, Developmental Delay, and sensory processing difficulties
• Day shift schedule: 4x10 hour shifts (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00a-6:30p), Wednesday off
• Potential to float within hospital and satellite NICU locations
• No on-call requirements; may be called off based on patient volume
• Assignment length is 20 weeks
• Provide OT assessment and intervention with a focus on feeding/eating difficulties and general developmental therapy for pediatric patients
• May provide coverage for general pediatric developmental OT as needed
• Must be able to independently manage a full caseload
• Work with a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric environment
• All requested time off must be provided up front with a maximum of 6 days allowed
• Requires working 2 out of 3 holidays during assignment
• Modules for onboarding must be completed pre-start
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted for this travel position
• Mileage reimbursement provided for floating to other locations for NICU patients
• Perm staff must wait one year before being eligible to travel

• Current CA OT license or eligibility to obtain if licensed in another state (License required if applicable)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant pediatric OT experience
• Strong experience in independent assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders
• Experience working with swallowing disorders preferred
• Experience with general pediatric developmental OT required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Master's in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program, or Bachelors if graduated prior to 2004
• Experience with caseloads involving patients 18 months and older required; 8 months and older preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• 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