Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Bakersfield, CA
IDR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview
An outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Bakersfield, California is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a 26-week travel assignment. This longer-term role is ideal for an OT who enjoys working with a diverse outpatient population and is focused on functional independence, activities of daily living, and return-to-work or daily activity goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional outcomes
• Address ADLs, IADLs, fine motor skills, and upper extremity function
• Provide patient and family education to support long-term success
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge plans accurately and timely
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy and interdisciplinary care teams

Requirements

• Active California Occupational Therapist license
• Outpatient experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of functional and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Ability to manage a full outpatient caseload efficiently
• Strong communication, documentation, and time-management skills

Additional Details

• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Schedule: Day shifts
• Shift Length: 8-hour shifts
• Setting: Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Consistent weekday schedule