Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary

Job Opportunity: OT Pediatrics (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: Apple Valley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Pediatric Occupational Therapy)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Patient Load: Approximately 7 patients
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Experience Required: Proficient and independent in specialty; first-time travelers accepted
• Holiday Time Off: All holiday requests must be submitted as preferences
• Scheduling Requests: Requests due to outside employment will not be considered

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 212
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Must hold a valid California Occupational Therapy license

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (verify if required)
• Other certifications (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification) as applicable per clinical track

Experience

• Must be proficient and independent in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• No explicit minimum years stated; proficiency expected
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Documents and Checks

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Fit Testing (annual, travel only)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills Checklist (if applicable, updated annually)

Compliance and Training Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual Regulatory Requirements
  • Specialty Specific Modules for Therapy/Rehabilitation as assigned
  • Regional and Facility Specific Modules as applicable
• Epic training modules completion required (if applicable)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement (may be required)

Additional Notes

• All time off requests (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and are subject to facility needs
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• No floating or on-call duties required
• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience NOT required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established acute care hospital with a supportive environment and structured scheduling. The role requires a confident, independent Pediatric Occupational Therapist ready to provide high-quality care in a pediatric setting.