Travel Occupational Therapist
Merced, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

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 driver’s 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
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts