Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care | Lodi, California, United States
Start date: 08/31/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,550.00-$2,671.00 per week | Guaranteed hours: 0.0 | Shift: 5x8 days | Setting: acute care/ inpatient care environment
This travel temporary assignment supports an inpatient, adult-focused acute care setting. The OT will plan and conduct segments of treatment programs to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions while aligning with department objectives.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,550.00-$2,671.00 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (8 hours per day)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Acute care/inpatient setting
- Experience in Adult Acute Rehab, Neuro, ICU, and Cardiovascular populations preferred
- Epic EMR experience required or strongly preferred; Cerner experience a plus

Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct targeted segments of treatment programs to restore and improve physical, social, and mental functions for adult acute care patients.
- Serve as co-leader in an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Perform OT evaluations, formulate goals, implement treatment plans, and monitor patient progress in collaboration with the care team.
- Document timely progress notes and outcomes in Epic; Cerner experience is a plus and preferred when available.
- Provide patient and caregiver education, and support transition to next level of care or home, including home exercise programs and device training as appropriate.

Requirements
- Experience in Adult Acute Rehab, Neuro, ICU, or Cardiovascular populations
- Experience with Epic EMR; Cerner experience is a plus
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, in a days shift (5x8)
- Travel assignment or willingness to relocate/time-shift for accommodation as required
- Start date: 08/31/2026; Contract duration aligned to 13 weeks

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support through the placement process
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Nationwide travel assignments available

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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