Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sacramento County Public Health

Amergis Staffing is skill-marketing an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) within Sacramento County Public Health. This role supports population-level health initiatives and may involve patient-facing and non-patient-facing work across multiple public health programs.


Position Overview

The OT will support therapeutic services within the MTU and may collaborate with teams across Sexual Health Clinic and TB Chest Clinic worksites. Candidates must be comfortable with mask fit testing and adhering to strict PPE protocols when required.


Assignment Details

Modality: Occupational Therapist Openings: 2 Schedule: Flexible (no preset shift schedule provided) Hours: 40 per week Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 08/31/2026 Interview: Phone or in-person depending on hiring manager Charting System: None Timekeeping: MaxView Timeclock


Role Responsibilities

• Provide OT services within the MTU
  
  
• Support patient-facing and non-patient-facing workflows
  
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary public health teams
  
  
• Maintain compliance with PPE requirements (N95 fit testing)
  
  
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active OT license - Required
  
  
• BLS - Required
  
  
• Mask fit test required for Sexual Health Clinic and TB Chest Clinic worksites
  
  
• Open to OTs with any experience level
  
  

Submission Requirements

Submittal Packet:

• Amergis cover page
  
  
• Amergis resume
  
  
• OT license
  
  
• BLS
  
  

Email to BDM:

• Phone
  
  
• Email
  
  
• Interview availability
  
  

Orientation

None - first-day instructions provided upon clearance.


Dress Code

• Patient-facing: any color scrubs
  
  
• Non-patient-facing: business casual
  
  

Facility Overview

Sacramento County Public Health provides population-level services including disease prevention, vaccination programs, maternal/child health, communicable disease control, and community health initiatives. The focus is on public health outcomes rather than individual diagnosis-based care.


Compensation

Local OT - Contract Hourly Pay: $60 Estimated Weekly Pay Package: $2,400


How to Apply

Occupational Therapists with strong clinical skills and interest in public health settings are encouraged to apply promptly. Interviews can be arranged quickly.


Contact: Tyler Figgis Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io


The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing client evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each patient.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
• One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits


At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.


About Amergis


Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.


Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.