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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care Level 2 trauma facility requiring 1+ year of experience and NBCOT certification.

Details

• Acute care setting within a combined PT, OT, and Speech therapy unit
• Patient population may include inpatient, outpatient, and rehab cases depending on assignment
• Inpatient caseload up to 13 patients per day, outpatient up to 9 per day
• Diagnoses include orthopedic, post-surgical, neuro, and trauma cases
• Cerner Powerchart EMR used for charting
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, typically Sunday through Thursday though schedule may vary (e.g. Wed-Sun or Thurs-Mon)
• May be required to float to other assigned therapy areas
• Rehab aides, OTAs, or PTALs typically assist on the unit

Requirements

• Active OT state license required (license required if applicable)
• NBCOT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Prior travel and trauma experience preferred
• Candidates with strong inpatient clinical experience may be considered without a full year of experience

Additional Information

• Work alongside PT, OT, and Speech therapy teams in a collaborative rehab environment
• 1.5 days of department-specific orientation provided, including Cerner training if needed
• Uniform requirement includes maroon polo shirt, dark pants, and closed-toe shoes; lab coat optional
• Holiday coverage is not required
• Weekend requirements vary by assignment and will be specified upon placement
• First-time travelers may be considered based on clinical experience
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year
• Some states require candidates to reside at least 50-60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates