Occupational Therapist, Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab
Santa Cruz, California
Dominican Hospital

Occupational Therapist Travel Assignment

Location: Santa Cruz, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in a hospital setting. The role involves working primarily in inpatient rehab and acute care units, with some floating between hospital units and acute rehab.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Occupational Therapy experience
• At least 2 years of experience in Acute Care and/or Inpatient Rehab
• Active California OT license
• BLS Certification
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac rehab patients
• ICU experience preferred
• Experience with cognition and bedside swallow assessments (including modified barium swallow studies)
• Spanish-speaking candidates preferred
• Experience in outpatient or home health settings preferred
• Experience with physical disabilities preferred
• Pediatric experience not required for travelers

Work Details

• Unit: Rehab Therapies, Cardiac Rehab
• Patient Types: Spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, cardiac rehab, ortho, etc.
• Shifts: 8-hour shifts, varied hours starting as early as 6:30 AM and ending as late as 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday or Sunday (2 weekend days in a 4-week schedule), with a weekday off during weeks worked on weekends; preference for candidates who can work all weekends
• Orientation: 1 day hospital orientation plus 2-3 days unit-specific orientation
• EMR System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Black or dark pants with burgundy dress shirts or polos
• Additional Support: Rehab aide available on inpatient units; manager available Monday-Friday with alternating weekends

Additional Notes

• Open to first-time travel therapists
• Floating between hospital units and acute rehab required
• Hospital has 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• Hospitalist or intensivist available in-house
• No IV team support

Prior Travel Experience Required?

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience. First-time travelers are welcome.