Occupational Therapist
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level II Trauma facility, working 8-hour day shifts Tuesday through Saturday.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma designation
• Rehab unit encompassing PT, OT, and Speech Therapy services
• May be assigned to inpatient, outpatient, or rehab areas depending on facility need, with potential to float between areas
• Inpatient caseload of up to 13 patients per day; outpatient caseload of up to 9 patients per day; rehab caseload varies
• Common OT diagnoses include orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, and trauma cases
• 8-hour day shifts, Tuesday through Saturday (schedule may vary — Wed–Sun or Thu–Mon schedules are also possible)
• Cerner PowerChart EMR used in the position
• Rehab Aides and OTAs are available on-site to assist, typically 2 support staff in rehab

Requirements

• Active OT license required if applicable — pending licenses will not be accepted
• NBCOT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required; candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered with less than a full year
• Current BLS certification required — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Trauma experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation is approximately 1.5 days and is conducted within the department rather than as a hospital-wide onboarding; Cerner training is included during this time if needed
• Holidays are not required
• Required dress code: maroon polo shirt, dark-colored pants, and closed-toed shoes; lab coat is optional
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through an outside staffing firm will be considered