Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in San Luis Obispo, CA. We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help pediatric and adolescent patients with neurological and orthopedic diagnoses improve functional skills and participation while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active California Occupational Therapy License is required to start the assignment.
Pediatric experience required, including evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and teens.
Experience treating neuro and ortho pediatric diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and spina bifida.
Ability to work autonomously; self-starter who can manage caseload and documentation independently.
Experience with a broad pediatric age range from babies through teens.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Client requires ability to travel within the county, including service areas such as Paso Robles and Oceano; candidate must be able to commute or travel within assigned region.
G40 classification required by facility.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Other
Shift Name: Days

Location Highlights

San Luis Obispo offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within easy drive times.

The city is 10–20 minutes from the Pacific coastline and 20 miles to Montana de Oro State Park, offering hiking and coastal bluff trails for an active lifestyle. San Luis Obispo is 30 miles south of Morro Bay and 40 miles north of Santa Barbara, providing additional waterfront and cultural attractions within regional drives. The area includes downtown Mission Plaza with weekly farmers markets and a historic mission, supporting a walkable, small-city lifestyle with access to vineyards in nearby Paso Robles for weekend leisure and tasting rooms within a 30–40 minute drive.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include medical options, 401k matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include travel contracts, direct hire, and temp-to-hire arrangements supported by a dedicated recruiter.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.