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Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

$1,246-2,486/week

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Yuma, Arizona

Job Details

Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Setting: Acute Inpatient
Unit: OT
Caseload: 8-10 patients per day
Case Types: Total joints, CVA, CHF, COPD, sepsis
Areas Covered: Emergency Department (ED) & Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Requirements

License: Active Arizona OT license required
Certifications: AHA BLS required
Experience: Understanding of pathology, lab values, and interdisciplinary communication
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Schedule

5 days per week, 8-hour shifts with flexible weekend coverage 2-3 days per month
Alternatively, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday)
No self-scheduling
Holiday rotation required

Additional Information

Start dates are not flexible
100-mile radius rule applies
No more than 5 days of Return to Office (RTO)
Scrub color: Royal Blue

Facility

Yuma Regional Medical Center

3.7rating(43 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Yuma Regional Medical Center

3.0rating

Pros

Helpful PCA’s, cost of living

Cons

Not much to do in the area, ratios 1:5 on PCU with intensivist patients, staff are not on the rotation of floating

Derek E

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Aug '25

Review of Yuma Regional Medical Center on Nov 21, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
406 beds

ADDRESS2400 South Avenue AYuma, AZ 85364

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About Yuma, AZ

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
There are options for furnished apartments and houses.

Transportation

Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.

Demographics

Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.

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