Travel Occupational Therapist
Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Contract

Location: Merced, California
Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Active California OT License
  • BLS Certification

Work Environment & Patient Population

• Hospital with 189 beds (ICU, telemetry, medical, surgical, mother and baby units)
• Average hospital census: 150 patients
• Patient types: Inpatient adult and geriatric populations with orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary complications
• Outpatient services include pediatrics to geriatrics with a strong focus on hand therapy
• Speech Therapy pediatrics is a significant component
• JCAHO certification for Stroke, Early mobility programs, vent early mobility level 2

Schedule & Shifts

• Standard shifts: 8 hours
• PT travelers may have 10-hour shifts; OT and ST typically 8 hours
• Weekend coverage: No weekend requirement for OT and ST
• Holidays: None required
• Typical workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7am-6pm with 1-hour lunch
• Floating between inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings

Additional Information

• EMR system: Cerner B (upgraded version)
• Therapy team includes inpatient and outpatient therapists, PTAs, COTAs, and therapy aides
• Hospital has 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services
• Orientation includes general department overview with skills checklist and assigned clinician
• Scrub color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes
• Hospitalists, residents, and telemedicine intensivists available in ICU
• Floating duties may include inpatient and outpatient OT, ST (primarily outpatient with geriatric and pediatric experience), and PT support

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a travel contract in a diverse hospital setting with a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.