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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Inpatient Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an acute care hospital setting utilizing Cerner EMR.

Details

• Inpatient/acute care Occupational Therapy unit within a 189-bed hospital
• Diverse adult and geriatric patient population including orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary complications cases
• Hand therapy is a significant component of the caseload
• Facility includes an off-site outpatient center located 2.5 miles away for OT, PT, and ST services
• Cerner (upgraded version) EMR used for charting
• Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Floating required across inpatient, outpatient, and home health OT settings
• No holiday coverage required for this position

Requirements

• Active State or Compact OT license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered
• Current BLS certification required
• Acute care hospital experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Work alongside a therapy leadership team including a lead inpatient therapist, therapy supervisor, and Director of Rehab Services
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary inpatient team including PTs, PTAs, COTAs, and OTRs
• General department orientation provided with a skills checklist and assigned clinician
• Facility holds JCAHO Stroke Certification (NIH certified) and offers a Total Joint Program (TJP) for elective hip and knee procedures
• Participate in an Early Mobility Program, including Level 2 vent early mobility protocols
• Scrub requirement includes burgundy polo or long-sleeve shirt with black pants and shoes
• Located near Yosemite, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and the Sierra Nevada range, offering scenic weekend getaway options
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position