Occupational Therapist II, Acute Care
San Mateo, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 23 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for an acute care hospital position in San Mateo County, CA, with a preferred Sunday–Thursday schedule.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a public county hospital and outpatient rehabilitation department
• Department includes a multidisciplinary team of 35 physical, occupational, and speech therapists
• Patient population includes adults with neurologic and orthopedic injuries, post-operative surgical conditions, arthritis, CVA, hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, and upper extremity conditions
• Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
• Preferred schedule is Sunday through Thursday
• Epic EMR preferred
• Weekend and/or holiday coverage availability strongly preferred

Requirements

• Current CA OT license required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience required
• Experience with adults, skilled nursing, and acute care settings required
• Strong proficiency in ADLs, adaptive equipment, and evaluation tools
• Ability to lift or assist with lifting patients and equipment
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation between work sites
• 2 supervisor references preferred
• Full DOB and full SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates

Additional Information

• First week of the assignment (Monday–Friday) is dedicated to training and orientation
• Responsibilities include planning and performing OT treatments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing therapeutic activities to promote independence in daily living, and completing thorough documentation
• Additional duties include splint design and fabrication, patient and family education, discharge planning, and community service referrals
• May serve as a clinical preceptor in a university-affiliated OT student program
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All RTO requests require facility approval and must be submitted upfront
• Work hours may vary week to week based on departmental needs