Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced

Occupational Therapist (Outpatient OT)

Location: Merced, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Setting: Outpatient Occupational Therapy with emphasis on hand therapy and splinting experience
• Shift: Day shift, 8-hour shifts (40 hours/week guaranteed)
• Weekend Requirement: None for OT
• Work Schedule: Primarily 8-hour days; 10-hour shifts may be considered for Physical Therapy travelers only
• Patient Population:

  • Outpatient: Pediatric to geriatric diverse population
  • Inpatient: Adult and geriatric with orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary complications
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, elective hips and knees, pulmonary complications, neurological and orthopedic conditions
• Orientation: General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner B (upgraded version)

Facility & Environment

• Hospital Beds: 189 total (includes ICU, telemetry, medical, surgical, mother and baby units)
• Hospital Census: Approximately 150 patients on average
• Telemetry Beds: 34 beds with telemetry capability on all floors
• Ventilator Patients: Typically 2-4, sometimes up to 6
• Support Services:

  • 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy
  • Hospitalists, Residents, and Telemedicine Intensivists in ICU
• Therapy Team Composition: Includes inpatient and outpatient OTs, PTs, PTAs, COTAs, and Speech Therapists, with some travelers on staff
• Additional Programs: JCAHO-certified Stroke program (NIH certified), Early Mobility Program (vent early mobility level 2)

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Occupational Therapist license
• BLS Certification
• Experience:

  • Manager will consider new graduates and those with less than 2 years of experience
  • Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes
• Floating: Not required for OT; PT travelers may float to inpatient acute hospital if willing
• Location Notes:

  • Off-site outpatient center located 2.5 miles (8-minute drive) from main hospital
  • Area offers access to Yosemite, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and Sierra Nevada for weekend activities

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.