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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience and Oasis proficiency for a home-based care position covering a designated geographical region.

Details

• Home health setting providing OT services to patients in their homes
• Part of a multidisciplinary PT, OT, and Speech therapy team covering the Marian & Arroyo Grande areas
• Flexible scheduling with the majority of hours Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
• 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Minor holidays observed, major holidays only if needed
• Assigned to a specific geographical region for patient coverage
• Common diagnoses include orthopedic conditions, strokes, joint issues, and spinal injuries
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Rehab aides, OTAs, and PTAs typically on staff as permanent employees

Requirements

• Current OT license required (if applicable)
• Active State or Compact (NLC) license required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in PT, OT, or Speech therapy required
• Experience with Oasis (government-mandated form) required
• Home health setting experience preferred but not required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide occupational therapy services to home health patients across a range of diagnoses including ortho, stroke, and spinal injury cases
• Business attire with a white lab coat required; no jeans
• Floor-specific orientation lasts 1.5-2 weeks
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity Health, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• Mileage is not separately reimbursed as this is an all-inclusive bill rate arrangement