Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,765 to $1,965 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Occupational Therapist
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $1,765 to $1,965 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners! We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a brand-new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Current CA OT license required to start.
• CPR (Basic) required to start.
• Hepatitis B, TB, and Flu requirements must be completed prior to start.
• Criminal background check required to start.
• HIPAA, Statement of Good Health, Annual Review, OSHA Packet, and Universal Precautions required to start.
• References, I-9 Form, Resume, OIG Search, and UDS - 10 Panel required to start.
• Confidentiality Statement, IT Security Form, and Sex Harassment/Abusive Conduct Prevention Training required to start.

Assignment Details

• 8-hour shifts.
• Schedule listed as 5x8.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as an occupational therapist and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app - designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to outdoor recreation and regional travel options in California's southern Central Valley. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs through the city for more than 30 miles, and the Panorama Vista Preserve provides walking paths and river habitat close to downtown. Sequoia National Forest is within driving distance to the northeast, and Wind Wolves Preserve offers hiking and wildlife viewing south of the city in one of the largest non-profit nature preserves on the West Coast. Downtown Bakersfield includes the Fox Theater and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, while Meadows Field Airport provides regional air service for convenient travel connections.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.