Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Salinas, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Outpatient, providing assessment and individualized treatment planning for patients across age groups. The role delivers occupational therapy interventions, patient and family education, adaptive equipment recommendations, and documentation to support safe care and the highest degree of patient independence. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience is required.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts with 8-hour shifts beginning at 8:00 a.m., scheduled for 40 hours per week, including one weekend per month.
• Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Occupational Therapy; current California Occupational Therapy license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification meeting American Heart Association (AHA) standards; minimum of 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience, including at least 1 year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Assess patients and develop treatment plans aligned with physician, patient, and family goals.
  • Provide occupational therapy interventions addressing fine motor skills, self-help skills, developmental needs, and durable medical equipment.
  • Complete treatment documentation and coordinate scheduling and follow-up services.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and prognosis.
  • Support patient progression toward the highest degree of independence possible.
  • Coordinate referrals for continued occupational therapy services after discharge when appropriate.
  • Participate in the orientation of new employees and volunteers.
  • Instruct and evaluate therapy students and therapy assistant students during clinical affiliations.
  • Assume Charge Therapist responsibilities as needed.
  • Follow established safety standards and support department objectives.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits