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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week inpatient acute care assignment at a Level II Trauma Center, with potential exposure to both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting at a Level II Trauma Center
• PT, OT, and Speech Therapy unit with rehab aide and OTA support
• Patient population includes orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, trauma, and cardiac cases — no NICU, pediatrics, PICU, ER, or ICU patients
• Caseload varies by area: up to 9 patients/day in outpatient, up to 13 patients/day in inpatient, and variable in rehab
• May cover both inpatient and outpatient areas depending on facility need, with floating to other areas as required
• 8-hour day shifts with a rotating schedule that may include weekends (e.g., Wed–Sun or Thur–Mon); shift start time varies
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement; first to float policy applies
• Holiday coverage is not required
• Charting via Cerner PowerChart; training provided during orientation if needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required; candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered
• Active OT license for the state of practice required at time of consideration — license required if applicable
• NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two 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

• Provide occupational therapy services across assigned areas, which may include inpatient acute care, outpatient, or rehab settings
• Rehab aides and OTAs are available on the unit to assist with patient care
• Orientation is approximately 1.5 days and is conducted at the department level, not hospital-wide; Cerner training is included if needed
• Maroon polo shirt and dark-colored pants with closed-toe shoes are required; a lab coat is optional
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered