Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Oceanside, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist experienced in outpatient feeding therapy and sensory integration for a 20-week day shift contract in a children’s hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a pediatric outpatient therapy department
• Day shift schedule: 4x10s (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri from 8:00 to 18:30, Tuesday off)
• 20-week assignment
• Patient focus includes pediatric feeding/eating difficulties, sensory processing, and mild oral motor issues
• Team meetings held once per month on Tuesdays, optional for the therapist
• Use of Epic for charting; prior experience preferred but not required
• No on-call requirement; possible call-offs based on census
• Travelers may float within the hospital and to satellite locations including NICU
• Deliver specialized care for children with feeding and sensory processing challenges
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary pediatric team in a Level 1 trauma, teaching hospital environment
• Scrubs may be any color
• Free parking is available for travelers
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Up to 6 days of requested time off allowed; must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Locals within a 50-mile radius are not eligible
• Must wait one year after permanent staff employment before being eligible to travel
• Mileage reimbursement provided when floating to other locations outside the home base for NICU and HomeCare positions
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed before the start date

Requirements

• Active CA OT license required if applicable
• NBCOT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric occupational therapy experience
• Experience with pediatric outpatient therapy, feeding techniques, autism, and sensory diet programs required
• Children’s hospital experience preferred but not required
• Brief statement on pediatric feeding experience required for consideration

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