Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Oceanside, California
Rady Childrens Specialists of San Diego Oceanside

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Location: Oceanside, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Position for an Occupational Therapist with experience in pediatric feeding and eating difficulties.
• Must have broad experience in assessment and treatment of pediatric patients with sensory and mild oral motor feeding/eating difficulties.
• Pediatric outpatient experience required.
• Experience with feeding techniques, autism, and sensory diet programs preferred.
• Children’s hospital experience preferred but not required.

Schedule

• Shift: 4x10 hour days (08:00-18:30) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Tuesday off (1x/month optional team meeting on Tuesday with adjusted hours)
• No on-call requirements

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Occupational Therapy with pediatric feeding focus)
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• California OT License
• NBCOT Certification (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Valid photo ID (front and back) required at start
• Background checks within 30 days of start (criminal, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, stating good health without restrictions
• Fit mask test within 1 year (N95 masks specified)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: Tdap (within 10 years), Flu seasonal vaccination, Hepatitis B (series or titer), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
• Negative drug test (non-THC 9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test (Qgold/Tspot within 6 months or two negative PPDs)
• Competency exams and medication tests as required for pediatric settings
• References: 2 supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager)

Facility & Work Environment

• Children’s hospital setting with Magnet Recognition, Beacon Award Excellence, and Level 1 trauma center
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any
• Free parking for travelers

Other Notes

• Locals not accepted for this travel position
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: maximum 6 days
• Guaranteed hours after call-off policy met

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with pediatric outpatient experience, especially those skilled in feeding and sensory-related therapies, looking for a travel contract in California.