Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Murrieta, California
Rady Childrens Specialists of San Diego Murrieta

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Location: Murrieta, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services focused on pediatric patients with varied developmental conditions such as Autism, sensory challenges, fine motor delay, and regulation issues.
• Experience with feeding/eating therapy preferred but not required.
• Work schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (off Mondays).
• No on-call requirements; may call off based on patient volume.
• Guaranteed hours after call-off policy is met.
• Maximum of 6 days Return to Office (RTO) restrictions.

Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy (Pediatric Outpatient)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • California OT License or eligible to obtain (processing takes 6-8 weeks if licensed in another state)
  • NBCOT Certification (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted
• Pediatric outpatient experience required
• Children’s hospital experience preferred but not mandatory

Facility & Work Environment

• Pediatric specialty hospital recognized nationally for excellence
• Use of Epic electronic health record system
• Scrub color: Any
• Free parking for travelers

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (front and back) required on first day
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health without restrictions
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B series or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required during flu season)
• Negative 9-panel drug test (non-THC) within 30 days of start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start (clinical roles)
• Required competency exams and medication tests with minimum passing scores
• References: 2 supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager)

Additional Notes

• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, HIPAA forms, and professional accountability expectations.
• Badge photo required (recent, plain background, JPEG format).
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and training requirements.

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with pediatric outpatient experience seeking a travel contract in California, with supportive facility resources and a structured schedule.