Home Health Occupational Therapist
Santa Maria, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week home health assignment requiring OASIS experience and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Home health care setting serving patients across assigned geographical regions
• Interdisciplinary therapy unit including PT, OT, and Speech Therapy
• Common diagnoses include orthopedic conditions, strokes, joint replacements, and spinal injuries
• Cerner EMR used in this position
• 8-hour day shifts, with the majority of hours Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Minor holiday coverage expected; major holidays only if needed

Requirements

• Active OT license required (pending licenses not accepted) — license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required
• OASIS documentation experience required
• Home health setting experience preferred but not required
• Current BLS certification required (pending certifications not accepted)
• Cerner EMR experience
• A valid driver's license is 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, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidates will be assigned to a specific geographical region for home-based patient care
• Rehab aides and OTAs are available on staff, typically permanent employees
• Orientation is approximately 1.5–2 weeks
• Business attire with a white lab coat required; jeans are not permitted
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; those who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered