Travel Occupational Therapist
Murrieta, CA
GHG Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2905.80

Opportunity:

OT - Pediatric Feeding

Job Details:

• Work 4x10 shifts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Wednesday off)
• Start and end times may vary approximately 30 minutes due to paperwork at the clinician's discretion; patient care hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 20-week assignment
• No on-call requirements; may be called off based on patient volume
• Hours are guaranteed after the call-off policy has been met
• Will spend 1 to 2 weeks at the Plaza location for orientation and training
• Assess and treat pediatric patients with feeding and eating difficulties as primary focus, with possibility of general pediatric developmental occupational therapy coverage
• Independently evaluate and treat a full caseload of patients with primary diagnosis of pediatric feeding disorder
• Common diagnoses include: Pediatric Feeding Disorder, Oral Aversion, Feeding Difficulties, Dysphagia, ARFID, Failure to Thrive, Autism, Developmental Delay, Motor Delay, Fine Motor Delay, Sensory Processing Difficulties, and varied genetic and developmental diagnoses
• Treat patients ranging from 8 months to adolescent age (experience with 18 months and older required; 8 months and older preferred)
• 1.5 years of experience required
• Experience in assessment and treatment of pediatric patients with feeding and eating difficulties required; experience with swallowing disorders preferred
• Children's hospital experience preferred but not required
• Experience in pediatric general developmental occupational therapy required
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program required, OR Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited program if graduated prior to 2004
• California OT License required; may use 60-day rule to practice in CA while obtaining CA license if currently licensed in another state; must be willing to obtain CA license upon offer
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), NBCOT, California OT License
• Charting system: Epic (preferred experience)
• Scrub color: Any color
• Free traveler parking available
• Maximum of 6 days of RTO; must be confirmed upfront
• Required to work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local

Facility:

This facility is a nationally recognized children's hospital named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report. The facility holds Magnet Recognition status, has received the Beacon Award for Excellence, and is a Great Place to Work Certified organization. It operates as a teaching facility and is designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing comprehensive pediatric care across a wide range of specialties and diagnoses.

Location:

San Diego, CA

San Diego offers a stunning coastal lifestyle with year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene, making it one of the most desirable cities in the country to live and work. Healthcare professionals will enjoy world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving community atmosphere all set against the backdrop of Southern California's iconic scenery.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.